Real Madrid stumbles: Atletico Madrid takes over the lead!

Real Madrid stumbles: Atletico Madrid takes over the lead!

In the Spanish football league there was an exciting duel last Saturday that decisively influenced the title races. Real Madrid, the record champion, experienced a bitter setback and lost 1-2 against Real Betis. Trainer Carlo Ancelotti described the defeat as a "big blow", as the team thrown back to third place and the gap to the leaders FC Barcelona is now three points. Jude Bellingham, a central player for the Madrilenen, had to watch a lock, while several injuries further weakened the team. Whether David Alaba, who was replaced against Betis, will be fit in time is still in the stars, which is also complicated for the situation for the Champions League fight against Atletico Madrid, like dailysabah.com reported.

Atletico Madrid took this opportunity and took over the league lead with a narrow 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao. Coach Diego Simeone praised the modesty of his players and emphasized that his team has only lost once in the last 26 competitive games. Simeone emphasized that the victory was important to stay at the forefront in the title hunt. At just one point from Barcelona, ​​Atletico has the chance to defend the title while they are in the cup semi-final at the same time. vienna.at emphasizes that the upcoming games will be decisive for both teams.