- Atlético Madrid defeated Osasuna 1-0 to take sole possession of first place in La Liga at the halfway point of the season
- Julián Álvarez scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute
- The victory marked Atlético’s 14th consecutive win across all competitions, a club record
- During this streak, Atlético has scored 35 goals, conceded just 8, and kept 8 clean sheets
- Atlético’s next matches are against Elche and Leganés, providing an opportunity to extend their run
Key Takeaways:
At the halfway point of the season, Atlético Madrid has taken sole possession of the top spot in La Liga after defeating Osasuna 1-0 in Madrid in a match from the 19th round. A goal by Julián Álvarez in the 55th minute gave the Colchoneros an edge over Real Madrid, with both teams having played the same number of games. The same applies to third-placed Barcelona.
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Campeones de invierno ✅
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— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 12, 2025
The victory on Sunday afternoon marks a historic 14th consecutive win across all competitions, an achievement never before accomplished in the club’s history. During that run, Atlético have scored 35 goals, while conceding just 8, and have kept 8 clean sheets in the process.
Diego Simeone’s team last failed to win on October 27, when they lost 1-0 to Real Betis in the league. Atlético’s streak has a good chance of continuing, as their upcoming matches are against Elche and Leganés.