Atlético closes on leaders after Clásico draw

Atlético beat Deportivo 1-0 with a Julián Álvarez goal; now two points behind Barcelona after Real Madrid drew at Camp Nou.

Atlético de Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Deportivo at the Metropolitano on Saturday, with Julián Álvarez scoring after the break. The performance was uninspired, and Deportivo had a clear chance to equalize in stoppage time but failed to convert.

The result leaves Atlético well-positioned in the title race. Barcelona drew 1-1 with Real Madrid at Camp Nou—Mbappé scored for Madrid—meaning Atlético now sits just two points behind the leaders with a game in hand. Atlético will visit Levante at Ciutat de València on Saturday 31 October at 14:00, while Barcelona hosts Alavés the same evening at 21:00. If both win, they will meet at the Metropolitano on Sunday 8 November to contest the league lead. Real Madrid, one point behind Atlético and three adrift of Barcelona, faces Racing at El Sardinero on Sunday at 16:15.