Barcelona took a four-point lead over Real Madrid into the international break after grinding out a 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano, while Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a lively derby.
Julian Alvarez struck in the 94th minute to snatch a 1-0 La Liga 2025-26 win for Atletico Madrid over bottom side Real Oviedo and help his team climb to third.
Alexander Sorloth was the hero for Atletico Madrid as the powerful striker scored a hat-trick to see his side past a valiant Club Brugge, who, especially in the first half, gave Atletico problems.