On matchweek 28, Kylian Mbappe's brace led Real Madrid to a gutsy comeback win over Villareal to keep the pace at the top. But the most significant result came a day later, as Barcelona came back from a two goal deficit to defeat title rivals Atlético Madrid.

Barcelona came from two goals down to win a LaLiga game for the first time since September 2023 with a victory over rivals, Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid fans could barely have feared a worse three-game run before the international break, losing two games to Getafe and Barcelona in stoppage time, and a third Champions League clash