Atlético Madrid is the provisional leader in Spain at the expense of Luís Castro

Atlético Madrid secured its seventh consecutive victory in La Liga, defeating Levante 2-0 and temporarily taking the lead in the standings. Grimaldo and Giuliano Simeone scored for Atlético, who now have a one-point advantage over FC Barcelona. The match included a moment of silence for the victims of a recent train accident in Toledo. Levante, under coach Luís Castro, suffered its second consecutive loss and remains in 16th place, facing potential relegation.