In just a matter of days, one of Atletico Madrid’s most promising seasons turned into great disappointment. Playing well and with confidence, Atletico looked poised for a deep run in the Champions League,

The Competition judge's decision to use La Liga's proposed date ignores the preferences of both Barcelona and Osasuna. The clubs sought a date that would minimize disruptions caused by international call-ups for their players.

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.