Jan, 10 (V7N) - Atletico Madrid is making a strong push for the top spot in La Liga, with a 13-game winning streak across all competitions. A win against Osasuna on Sunday would move them ahead of Real Madrid by one point and six points clear of Barcelona, who have faced a slump in recent months. Atletico's current run mirrors their best form in club history, with their only loss in the league this season being a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis in October.

Key players in this run include Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, who has been pivotal in attack, and striker Antoine Griezmann, with Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth also contributing. Sorloth, in particular, has been a standout with eight goals despite starting just seven matches. Coach Diego Simeone remains cautious, focusing on one match at a time as his side approaches the halfway mark of the season.

Atletico’s next challenge will be Osasuna, who are in 10th place and may alter their defensive strategy to cope with Atletico’s attacking form.

Other La Liga matches this weekend include:

Espanyol vs. Leganes, crucial for both teams in their battle to avoid relegation.

Real Sociedad vs. Villarreal on Monday, an exciting clash between two strong sides, with Villarreal's poor defense being a potential vulnerability.

Real Sociedad has kept 18 league clean sheets in 2024, the third-highest in Europe’s top five leagues.

Osasuna’s Ante Budimir is among the league's top scorers with 10 goals.

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