This is how LaLiga stands after Barça's victory and Real Madrid's defeat in Bilbao

Matchday 19 of LaLiga EA Sports 2024/25, which was played in advance due to the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup in January, ended on Wednesday. FC Barcelona confirmed themselves as the tournament's super leader with 37 points, four behind Real Madrid (33) after their defeat in Bilbao. A painful defeat for the Whites, who despite having a game less, will no longer be able to overtake the Catalans in the table.

The team led by Hansi Flick put an end to their streak of 3 consecutive games without knowing victory with a brutal thrashing of Mallorca in Son Moix (1-5). The return of Lamine Yamal was a shock effect for the Blaugrana team, led by a 'lethal' Raphinha who celebrated his second double of the season. In addition, Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Pau Víctor also joined the scoring party and gave the team three key points.

Real Madrid continue to descend into hell

For their part, Carlo Ancelotti's men continue to be unable to lift their heads and go from ridiculous to ridiculous in Spain. Although it is true that San Mamés is a complex stadium, the Whites' performance against Athletic Club was an insult to football. Kylian Mbappé once again disappeared and confirmed his crisis with another missed penalty, and although Jude Bellingham tried to push the team forward with his goal, Berenguer and Guruzeta were in charge of 'burying' the Merengues and distancing them from the fight for the lead.