Atletico Madrid start 2025 as The League the leaders after their sensational final victory 2-1 to Barcelona.
The Rojiblancos ended their 18-year wait to win the league in Catalonia as Alexander Sorloth came off the bench to net a 96th minute winner.
The victory over his rivals moves By Diego Simeone three point team at the top of the table on a rollercoaster night.
Sorloth's eighth goal of the season proved the difference as Simeone's plan paid off, with his side keeping enough energy in the tank to strike late on.
The Norwegian suffered a mixed start to life in Madrid, but the captain of Atletico Madrid Jan Oblak believes he can lead his title charge in 2025.
“Since I've been at Atletico, I've never won here. We finally did it! A difficult game, but three points. Let's continue in this row,” as quotes from Marco.
“At 1-0 we resisted, and in the last minute, Sorloth gave us the victory again.
“Sorloth was needed to come, to get the win here. It's not easy to come and do that. When he comes in, he always does his job. He's the striker we need, who scores goals.”
Atletico Madrid have a less demanding January than their rivals, with no involvement in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, and they return from the winter break with a Copa del Rey clash in Marbella on January 4.
