Barça surge to top as Madrid overtake Atleti in LaLiga race

Barça clinched sole leadership of LaLiga after a 2‑1 victory at the Metropolitano, pushing Real Madrid ahead of Atlético Madrid into second place. The win left Barcelona on 33 points, Madrid on 30 and Atlético on 28 as the league heats up this week.

Hansi Flick's side beat Atleti 2‑1 with an impressive performance.

Simeone's Atlético men took an early lead in the tenth minute through Giuliano.

Fermín equalised in first‑half stoppage time.

He then scored again after a superb assist from Lamine Yamal to seal the 2‑1 win.

A different kind of week begins with Nations League action and international friendlies.

Álvarez under scrutiny

Julián Álvarez missed two clear one‑on‑one chances against Joan García.

Although he set up Giuliano's goal, his misses drew renewed boos from the stands.

Simeone and Álex Baena defended the Argentine, urging patience as he finds form.

International break and other leagues

A new international window of friendlies begins this week after Sunday's final club matches.

Must‑watch games are Italy versus France on Thursday 12 November at 20:45, Spain versus Czech Republic at the same time, and Argentina versus Uruguay on Saturday 14 November at 00:00.

Manchester United drew 4‑4 with Aston Villa after Zirkzee and Dorgu scored in the first and seventh minutes of stoppage time.

Both sides shared the points.

The result left Manchester United still in the relegation zone.

Carrick insists he will not resign, with the decision to be revisited after the international break.

Inter beat Como at the San Siro, with the visitors unable to answer Cristian Chivu's attack.

Two goals in seven minutes settled the match.

Nico Paz struck the crossbar with a good chance.

In Serie A, Lazio lead with 29 points while Inter sit one point behind.