Real Madrid faced a disappointing 5-2 loss against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia. This defeat comes as a blow to Madrid, following their previous 4-0 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league back in October. The match saw Kylian Mbappé scoring an early goal for Madrid, but Barcelona quickly turned the tide with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha (who scored twice), and Alejandro Balde. Rodrygo managed to score one for Madrid in the second half after Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off.
Atletico Madrid Sets Record with 14 Consecutive Victories
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid achieved a significant milestone by securing a club all-time record of 14 straight victories. Their latest triumph came in a 1-0 win over Osasuna, propelling them to the top of the Spanish league standings at the halfway stage. Julián Álvarez's goal in the 55th minute sealed the historic victory for Atletico, giving them a one-point lead over second-place Madrid and a six-point advantage over third-place Barcelona.
Diego Simeone's team has been on an impressive winning streak since October, winning all their matches across various competitions. Their last defeat dates back to October 27 against Real Betis in the Spanish league. Notably, eight of their victories have been in the league, showcasing their dominance in domestic competitions.
Simeone expressed pride in the team's performance, stating, 'It's an important streak to show the growth of this club. We have been working really hard.' On the other hand, Osasuna faced their seventh consecutive league game without a win, currently sitting in 11th place in the league standings.
Other Results
In additional matches on Sunday, 15th-place Getafe secured a 2-1 victory against 14th-place Las Palmas, adding more drama to the ongoing Spanish league season.
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