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On February 1, 2025, the match of La Liga 22 gave some surprising results, affecting the title race as the fight for the championship intensified. Atlético Madrid triumphs over Mallorca 2-0 at the Metropolitano Stadium, approaching Real Madrid, who stumbled into RCD Espanyol, allowing the Catalan side to escape from the falling area.
At Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid achieved a solid performance, with key goals from Samu Lino and Antoine Griezman sealed the match. Lino opened the score with a well-shot in the 26th minute, and Grizman added another deep time to stop, reinforcing Atletico’s second position on the table. After this victory, they now turn out to be only one point behind Real Madrid with the derby that emerges just around the corner.
Despite the victory, Atlético faced some failures, especially with the Defender Le Normand, which received a yellow card that would see him miss the upcoming derby. “To win a league, one has to conquer challenging matches and we did just that against Mallorca,” said Atlético’s chief coach. The stability of the team was obvious throughout the match as they maintained pressure and controlled evenly.
On the other hand, Real Madrid’s journey to Cornella turned out to be everything else, but not routine. League leaders have suffered their first defeat since the beginning of December, which allowed Espanyol to take three major points. An electrifying goal from Romero at the end of the game turned the tide for the hosts while taking advantage of Madrid’s protective gaps.
The match started with the two speeds, but Real Madrid seemed unable to find their rhythm. Vinicius returned from a stop and almost scored, but his stunning individual efforts were banned due to a previous foul by Killian Mbape. This dispute would not end there, as Madrid also expressed complaints about the processing of Espanyol violations.
Real Madrid’s difficulties are combined with the injury of the defender Antonio Rudiger, who left the match with muscle restrictions, requiring Raul Ascension to step on the field. In the second half, Espanyol showed stubborn protection, with goalkeeper Joan Garcia delivering excellent moments to keep Madrid in a distance, denying shots of stars such as Jude Belingham and Rodrigo.
Garcia’s amazing savings allowed Espanyol to build an inertia, the culmination of its decisive counterattack as a result of the goal of Romero-Separately supported by Omar El Hilali’s assist. This unexpected victory not only kicked Espanyol out of danger, but served as a major statement as they continue to pursue survival against the falling threat.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti must now regroup his team before standing against Atletico Madrid, now aware of more than ever how narrow the limits of La Liga are. With the upcoming derby to attract great attention, both Atlético and Madrid already have everything to prove, as they are fighting for the title.
Players and fans also echo the mood with each passing minute; The bets continue to rise as the ruthless battle for the championship is intensifying, with each game flowing more and more to the climax of La Liga.
