In a dramatic late-game turn, Atlético Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at the Camp Nou, taking the top spot in the La Liga table. The match, held on December 21, saw Barcelona initially take the lead with a goal by Pedri in the 30th minute. However, Atlético quickly equalized in the second half through Rodrigo De Paul's long-range shot. Despite dominating possession, with Barcelona controlling 70% in the first 15 minutes, and multiple opportunities—including a disallowed penalty and several near-misses—Atlético capitalized on a late goal in added time by Alexander Sørloth, assisted by Nahuel Molina. This victory marked Atlético's first league win at Barcelona’s home since 2006 and extended their winning streak to 12 matches across all competitions. With 41 points from 18 matches, Atlético now lead the league, while Barcelona, with 38 points, drop to second place, continuing a disappointing run of form after their strong start to the season.