A surprising setback for Atlético de Madrid benefits Barça

BarcelonaBarça continues to lead the League despite the suspension of its Saturday's match against Osasuna. Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano means that both teams are now level on points, but Hansi Flick's men are ahead with a game in hand. Atlético de Madrid, who had the chance to go top on their own, lost in a shocking fashion at Getafe in a game they were winning 0-1 with 15 minutes to go. The red card for Ángel Correa, who will not be able to play this coming weekend against Barça in La Liga, was the start of the collapse of the Colchoneros, who have conceded two goals in five minutes, both from Mauro Arambarri (2-1).

In an ugly match, Atlético did not shoot on goal until the 75th minute, when the home team's Omar Alderete touched the ball with his hands in a very controversial decision, because a penalty was called. Sorloth scored and put Atlético in the lead, but shortly after Correa arrived late to the ball, stuck his studs into Djené and was shown the red card after a VAR review. It was the start of Getafe's reaction, which has achieved a key victory in the fight to avoid relegation. This is the first time that José Bordalás has defeated Cholo Simeone in a league match. Atlético ends a horrible week, with a double defeat: in the Champions League against Madrid and now against Getafe. Next week they host Madrid in the Champions League return leg and then Barça, in a key match to decide the League.

Real Madrid does not fail

Hot on the heels of Atlético's defeat, Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano in a game where they struggled until the end (2-1). Mbappé and Vinicius Junior put Madrid ahead, but Pedro Díaz came up with a great goal before the break that allowed the visitors to stay alive in the game. Lunin, who was playing in goal with Courtois on the bench, ended up making two great saves to avoid a big surprise. Madrid also squandered many chances in a game that allows Ancelotti's disciples to climb up to second place.