The CampNou Clásico on Saturday left Atlético de Madrid just two points behind the leader, Barcelona, after Real Madrid's 2-1 victory. With a goal from KylianMbappé in the final minutes, the merengue team achieved a result that, according to the press analysis, benefited DiegoSimeone's team, which approached the lead in the League table.
Before the match, Atlético had won at home against Deportivo de La Coruña at the Metropolitano, but the victory was marred by a lackluster performance and a missed opportunity in stoppage time. Despite this, the victory at the CampNou was enough for Atlético to move two points behind Barcelona, with Real Madrid one point less than Atlético and three points behind the leader. The result of the Clásico, therefore, reduced the gap between the top two and left Atlético in a more comfortable position for the next phase of the competition.
Real Madrid, who played under the direction of HansiFlick, benefited from Barcelona's defeat, as the blues' relegation to second place allows Atlético to get closer to the lead. Simeone's team, which faces Levante at the Ciutat de València next Saturday, will have the opportunity to consolidate its position in the table. For its part, Barcelona will host Alavés at the CampNou on the same day, and if both teams obtain victories, the duel on November 8 will determine the leader in the Spanish capital.
Atlético will continue their campaign with a home match against Levante on October 31 at 2:00 p.m., while Real Madrid prepare to face Racing de Ferrol at the ElSardinero Stadium on Sunday at 4:15 p.m., before traveling to the Mestalla on November 7 at 9:00 p.m. With the table becoming more and more compressed, the next matches will be decisive for the teams seeking the League title.