Atlético have 19 points and remain in pursuit of Barcelona

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.