Flick on late Barça defeat: We need the break
Hansi Flick said Barcelona need a break after Atlético Madrid inflicted a third straight home league defeat on them to replace them at the top of LaLiga on Saturday.
Barcelona enter free fall, whereas Atlético Madrid flex title credentials
Barcelona's inconsistency continues as Atlético Madrid's last-second 2-1 win over the Blaugrana see them move atop of LaLiga.
Burley: Barcelona 'only have themselves to blame' for late Atletico defeat (1:01)
Atletico go top after last-gasp winner at Barça
Alexander Sorloth struck deep in stoppage time to hand Atletico Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at Barcelona on Saturday that moved them top of LaLiga with their 12th consecutive victory across all competitions.
Atlético Madrid score a 96th-minute winner vs. Barcelona (1:55)
Álex Berenguer finds the back of the net for Athletic Club (0:57)
Pablo Duran double powers Celta past Sociedad (2:09)
Mallorca grind out tough win vs. Getafe (2:00)
Barça boost as members ratify historic Nike deal
Barcelona members (socios) ratified the club's new long-term agreement with Nike at an emergency assembly on Saturday
Ancelotti: Mbappé has adapted, now 'at his best'
Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappé's "period of adaptation has finished" ahead of Real Madrid's last game of 2024 against Sevilla on Sunday.
Patience will be key in Endrick's development as a Galáctico at Real Madrid
Endrick's first season at Real Madrid has been full of waiting, something that the young Brazilian striker will need to get used to at the Bernabéu.
Girona scores 3 in win over Real Valladolid (1:54)
Girona ease past Valladolid to end winless run
Goals from David Lopez, Abel Ruiz and Arnaut Danjuma secured Girona a 3-0 LaLiga home win over relegation-threatened Real Valladolid on Friday, snapping their six-game winless run across all competitions.
Can Diego Simeone's Atletico finally pick up an away win at Barcelona? (2:10)
Simeone seeks end to Barça hoodoo in top-2 clash
Diego Simeone is seeking his first league win at Barcelona as Atlético Madrid coach on Saturday.
Flick: Atleti are LaLiga's best but clash is no final
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Atlético Madrid are the best team in Spain at the moment as LaLiga's top two prepare to meet at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday (stream LIVE at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ in the U.S.).
Spanish LaLiga injury and suspension news, predicted lineups, fantasy updates
Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in Spain's LaLiga this weekend.
Barça's 'bad' form due to 'tiredness' - Raphinha
Barcelona forward Raphinha has told ESPN that fatigue is the major reason for the team's dip in form ahead of the clash against Atlético Madrid.
Conor Gallagher has no regrets over Chelsea exit (1:19)
The battle for extra Champions League places: England stretches out in front
Who will be rewarded with extra places in next season's Champions League? This is how it works, and which leagues are leading the race.
Gallagher: Atlético, Simeone 'perfect' for me
Conor Gallagher has said Atlético Madrid and manager Diego Simeone are a perfect fit for him as they target winning the LaLiga title this season.
Vini Jr. reveals he 'always dreamed of playing with Mbappe' (1:16)
Spain, Sevilla legend Jesús Navas retires: 20 years of trophies, records and history
From Spain's triumphs at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2024, to four Europa League titles with Sevilla, Jesús Navas was always there. Now he's retiring.
Vini after Madrid triumph: 'We're the chosen ones'
Vinícius Júnior believes he and the other "chosen ones" of Real Madrid have met one of the demands of the most successful club in the world by winning the Intercontinental Cup.
How Barcelona's high line was their key strength but became a big weakness
Barcelona's defence broke new ground with its offside trap earlier this season, but the spotlight is now on their high line for the wrong reasons.
LALIGA Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | +21 | 41 |
| Barcelona | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | +29 | 38 |
| Real Madrid | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | +21 | 37 |
| Athletic Club | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | +12 | 36 |
| Mallorca | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 30 |
| Villarreal | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | +1 | 27 |
| Real Sociedad | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +3 | 25 |
| Girona | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +1 | 25 |
| Osasuna | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | -4 | 25 |
| Celta Vigo | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | -1 | 24 |
| Real Betis | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 24 |
| Sevilla | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 22 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 21 |
| Las Palmas | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 19 |
| Leganés | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -8 | 18 |
| Getafe | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -4 | 16 |
| Alavés | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -9 | 16 |
| Espanyol | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -13 | 15 |
| Real Valladolid | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -25 | 12 |
| Valencia | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -10 | 11 |