Significant Wins and Milestones in Spanish Football

Barcelona Dominates in Spanish Super Cup Final

In a thrilling matchup, Barcelona secured a resounding 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, January 12, 2025. This win marks the second significant defeat for Real Madrid at the hands of Barcelona in recent months, following a 4-0 loss in the Spanish league in October.

The match saw an early lead for Real Madrid courtesy of Kylian Mbappé, but Barcelona quickly took control. Goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha (who scored twice), and Alejandro Balde sealed the victory for Barcelona. Despite being down to ten men after goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off early in the second half, Barcelona maintained their dominance. Rodrygo managed to score a consolation goal for Real Madrid in the second half, but it was too little, too late.

Atletico Madrid Sets New Club Record

On the same day, Atletico Madrid made history by achieving a club-record 14 consecutive victories with a 1-0 win over Osasuna at the Metropolitano stadium. This victory propelled Atletico to the top of the Spanish league at the halfway stage, giving them a one-point lead over second-place Real Madrid and a six-point gap over third-place Barcelona.

The decisive goal was scored by Julián Álvarez in the 55th minute, marking a significant milestone for Diego Simeone's team. Atletico Madrid has been on an impressive streak since October, winning all their matches across all competitions. Their last loss was a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis on October 27.

Other League Highlights

In other league action, Getafe, currently in 15th place, secured a crucial 2-1 win against 14th-place Las Palmas. This victory could be pivotal for Getafe as they strive to climb the league table.

Meanwhile, Osasuna's loss to Atletico Madrid marked their seventh consecutive league game without a win, leaving them in 11th place.

These recent matches highlight the intense competition and dynamic shifts in the Spanish football league, setting the stage for an exciting second half of the season.