Mid-season La Liga title race review: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid

2. Atletico Madrid

The Los Rojiblancos stand second in La Liga, equal in points with leaders Barcelona, but second in terms of goal difference. They’ve had an outstanding season so far, which was unexpected by many after the sale of star itman Radamel Falcao to AS Monaco. They started their season with a 3-1 victory at Sevilla, but drew 1-1 against Barcelona in the Super Cup de Espana, which Barcelona eventually went on to win.

Diego Costa, their in form forward was a major reason for their success, who in total has netted 19 goals this season, and stands second in the goal scoring charts. Some amazing performances by Koke, Gabi and Courtois have also been a reason for the South Madrid club’s success. Of late, the Vincente Calderon has been unsettled as their striker Diego Costa and midfielder Koke have been linked to various premier league clubs, with Manchester Untied rumoured to be having concrete interest in the latter.

Nevertheless, Diego Simeone’s men are doing extremely well this season, and have given Barcelona a run for their money for the coveted La Liga title this season. With a match against Barcelona at home approaching in the coming days, its outcome will be able to give some more clarity and definition as to who will stand out as the champion this season.

Tops and Flops

Diego Costa and Koke have stood out among their team-mates this season with some thrilling displays, thus raising the bar higher for their team-mates. New signing Toby Alderweireld has impressed in defence too in the few games that he has played. Thibaut Courtois is at his impressive best, leading the clean sheet charts in Spain with 8 clean sheets so far.

Transfer Rumours

Diego Costa to Borussia Dortmund, Koke to Manchester United, Thibaut Courtois to Arsenal

Overall Rating: 9/10