Barca in disarray, Madrid faltering: La Liga is Atletico's to lose
Atletico Madrid have a great opportunity to win La Liga for the first time in seven years. If they fail to take it, they'll regret it forever.
2020 Schedule
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6-2-0, 2nd in Spanish Primera División
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Mourinho, Tottenham show they're in title race; Barcelona in free fall; Zlatan the hero for Milan
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By The Numbers brings you the best stats from Saturday night's European football action.
Simeone finally gets 1st Liga win over Messi & Co.
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Barca's Koeman defends Messi, denies Griezmann issues
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Simeone has a great chance to finally end Atletico jinx vs. Barca
Amid unprecedented success at Atletico, Diego Simeone has never engineered a La Liga win over Barca. With the Catalans in crisis, now is the time.
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Lowe: Suarez missing Atleti's game vs. Barca a pity (1:27)
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Herrera out, Tecatito a doubt for Mexico-Japan
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Joao Felix is La Liga's best player this season and Atletico Madrid, Portugal are reaping the benefits
Joao Felix was a rising star when Atletico paid a record fee for him at 19, but he's also exceeding the hype for club and country ahead of schedule.
'Absolutely brilliant' Joao Felix key to Atleti's title hopes (1:01)
Red hot Joao Felix leads Atletico rout of Cadiz
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix played a starring role with two goals and an assist as they crushed visitors Cadiz 4-0 on Saturday.
Lamptey links with Atletico Madrid 'no surprise' (1:31)
Luis Suarez booked for spying on VAR ... and other incredible red and yellow cards
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Atletico frustrated by Lokomotiv
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Atletico sign Kondogbia as Partey replacement
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Felix double sees Atletico Madrid past Osasuna
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix scored two goals and was in the thick of the action as his side beat Osasuna 3-1 away on Saturday.
Sources: Atletico close to signing Kondogbia
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2020-21 La Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +17 | 23 |
| Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +16 | 20 |
| Villarreal | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 19 |
| Real Madrid | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 17 |
| Cádiz | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 14 |
| Granada | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 14 |
| Sevilla FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 13 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | +2 | 12 |
| Valencia | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 12 |
| Elche | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| Getafe | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 12 |
| Real Betis | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -9 | 12 |
| Barcelona | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 11 |
| Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| Alavés | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 10 |
| Eibar | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 10 |
| Real Valladolid | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 9 |
| Levante | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| Huesca | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 | -8 | 7 |
| Celta Vigo | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -11 | 7 |
2020-21 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference162nd
Goals Scored182nd
Assists141st
Goals Conceded21st