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Atlético have 19 points and remain in pursuit of Barcelona
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Atlético have 19 points and are Barcelona’s main pursuers, with the Catalans having taken all 24 available. The gap at the top remains a major talking point as Atlético prepare to play at Cornellá on Saturday, where they will target a fifth consecutive league win — and a sixth across all competitions — to keep the pressure on Flick’s side.
The fixture list could also offer a chance to close the gap on the leaders. The next Clásico between Barcelona and Madrid could end Barcelona’s perfect run, with Mou’s team in a position to deny them a clean sweep. Before then, Barcelona must travel to Betis, where Real Madrid have already lost.
The pursuit of another win echoes the first league title Atlético’s players won with Simeone: they had gone unbeaten. The immediate task for Atlético is to extend their run and stay within reach, with a Clásico ahead that could reshape the picture at the top.
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