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La Liga 26/27·2026-09-20·Round 7

Atlético Edges Real Madrid, Barcelona's Title Hopes Surge

By Lorena Laís Mota · · Round-up

Atlético Edges Real Madrid, Barcelona's Title Hopes Surge

The latest round in La Liga saw some significant shifts in the league standings and championship probabilities. Atlético de Madrid claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over their city rivals Real Madrid, a result that tightened the gap between the two sides. This win has bolstered Atlético's chances of Champions League qualification, now sitting at an encouraging 37.9%, up from 30% before the match. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's prospects of clinching the La Liga title took a hit, dropping to 12.6% from 18.3% over the last two rounds.

Elsewhere, Getafe's narrow 1-0 triumph over Málaga has improved their Europa League prospects, now at 5.3%. This victory also eased their relegation worries, reducing the risk to 10.9%. Conversely, Málaga's defeat has deepened their relegation troubles, with their probability of dropping down now at a worrying 40.6%.

Villarreal also enjoyed a positive weekend, securing a 3-1 win over Levante. This result not only elevated them to 12th in the standings but also improved their odds of avoiding relegation, now at 13.4%, while giving them a foothold in the Conference League race at 5.3%. On the flip side, Levante's defeat has seen their chances for Europa League and Conference League qualification dip, while their relegation risk has increased to 17.0%.

With Barcelona maintaining their perfect start to the season, their chances of winning the title have surged to 44.0%, up significantly over the past two rounds. As the race continues, all eyes will be on whether Barcelona can sustain their momentum and if Atlético can keep their Champions League dreams alive.

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