There's a new leader in La Liga. Alexander Sorloth sent Atletico Madrid top of La Liga with a 96th-minute goal in a 2-1 victory over Barcelona. Hansi Flick's Blaugrana have been leading La Liga almost from the first kick of the season, but Atleti have been charging up the table behind a 12-match winning streak in all competitions.

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Barcelona dominated the game but in the end, Atlético Madrid emerged victorious and will end 2024 in first place in La Liga.

Alexander Sorloth struck deep in stoppage time to hand Atletico Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at Barcelona on Saturday that moved them top of LaLiga with their 12th consecutive victory across all competitions.

Diego Simeone has said he is seeking the solutions to help earn his first league win at Barcelona as Atlético Madrid coach on Saturday. The Argentinian manager has been in charge of the Rojiblancos since 2011.

When Atletico Madrid led the Spanish league in spending on summer transfers, Diego Simeone's club was making a bet it could challenge for its first title since 2021. On Saturday, Atletico can move to the top of the table with a win at a Barcelona side that is struggling to reproduce its great start to the campaign.