One more week has gone by in La Liga, and Real Madrid managed to maintain the top spot despite having to face one of their bitter rivals this weekend.
Los Blancos manage to oust Atlético Madrid thanks to Karim Benzema, who finally found the back of the net against Los Colchoneros when playing at the Bernabeu. Added to that, this win ended a seven-year hoodoo for Los Merengues when facing their neighbors at home.
FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico
— M•A•J (@Ultra_Suristic) February 1, 2020
Real Madrid have won Liga derby at the Bernabeu after 2619 days. That's 7 years 2 months!! #HalaMadrid
21 games without loss for Zidane. VAAAAAMOS! pic.twitter.com/UBmrrhg0Gs
Speaking of their bitter rivals, Lionel Messi failed to be decisive for Los Culés by scoring goals, but his contribution to Ansu Fati's brace was palpable. Now, "La Pulga" is the team's top scorer and passer, with eight assists to his name this season. Furthermore, Ansu Fati managed to earn a bit of history for himself.
HISTORY | Today, Ansu Fati became the youngest player to ever score two goals in one game in @LaLigaEN. pic.twitter.com/lfJqKJzGYq
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 2, 2020
Pichichi race
As we mentioned earlier, Lionel Messi is the league's top scorer despite not being able to find the back of the net on Sunday. More than that, "La Pulga" dominates two statistical categories with 16 games left.
"Another day at the office for Messi..."
El pan de cada día para Messi. #LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/9agHU4hDur
— LaLiga (@LaLiga) February 2, 2020
"Another day at the office for Messi, Part II."
El pan de cada día para Messi II:
— LaLiga (@LaLiga) February 2, 2020
Máximo goleador (14 goles)
Máximo asistente (8 asistencias) #LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/jMEujXZgvR
La Liga standings after Matchday 22
Getafe's third win in a row propelled José Bordalás' men to the third place in La Liga, taking advantage of Atlético's loss and Sevilla's draw. Los Hispalenses are two points ahead of Atlético in fourth, while Los Colchoneros are now sixth.
@FCBarcelona's win helps them close the gap on leaders @realmadriden!#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/1mjOBpaJqa
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 2, 2020