
Barcelona and Real Madrid are trading blows atop the La Liga standings, setting the stage for a chaotic battle for the Spanish crown.
Los Blancos were fueled with hope when they finally claimed the top spot in the league last weekend, taking a two-point gap over their bitter rivals thanks to a dominant 4–1 win over Real Sociedad. Their place at the summit was short-lived, though, after a costly 2–1 defeat to Osasuna on Saturday left the door open for the Catalans to strike back.