With Atlético Madrid beating Betis 2-0 and Barcelona losing 1-2, the latest La Liga standings are out: Real Madrid leads by 5 points.

On October 28th Beijing time, the tenth round of La Liga matches all wrapped up. Atlético Madrid secured a 2-0 clean sheet against Real Betis, while Real Madrid won the El Clásico 2-1 over Barcelona. Consequently, the latest table has Real Madrid leading with a three-match winning streak and a 5-point advantage, Barcelona in second, and Atlético Madrid in fourth!

Atlético Madrid faced Real Betis. Playing away, Atlético started aggressively in the first half with strong attacking momentum. Within just 3 minutes, amid a scramble in the penalty area, little Simeone seized the chance with a powerful strike to open the scoring 1-0. After the goal, Atlético controlled the game's rhythm steadily, while Betis had very few opportunities. Before halftime, Atlético scored again to extend the lead: Álvarez crossed from the right, Betis failed to clear properly, and Báena calmly finished despite tight marking, making it 2-0 at halftime. In the second half, both teams made substitutions. After substituting the goal scorer Álvarez, Atlético gradually lost attacking power and focused on defense. Betis then increased pressure, bombarding Atlético’s goal, but Atlético’s goalkeeper performed heroically to keep a clean sheet. Betis also missed several chances, so the score remained 2-0, with Atlético taking all three points away from home!

Real Madrid vs Barcelona. This match was a marquee clash, destined to be intense, with both teams title contenders. The winner would gain a significant advantage. After kickoff, Barcelona dominated possession, while Real Madrid focused on counterattacks. The home side came out aggressively, creating multiple threats. Vinícius’s penalty and Mbappé’s goal were both disallowed. However, Real Madrid’s spirit stayed strong. In the 22nd minute, Bellingham delivered a surgical pass, and Mbappé struck powerfully to open the scoring. Barcelona did not give up; in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a Real Madrid defensive error, Rashford assisted Fermin to equalize. But the joy was short-lived. At 43 minutes, Vinícius drove an attack near the baseline, lofting a cross to Militão, who headed the ball to the front, where Bellingham easily scored to regain the lead. In the second half, Real Madrid kept pressing, while Barcelona had few chances. Mbappé’s penalty was cruelly saved by the keeper, missing a chance for a brace. In stoppage time, Pedri received a red card that did not affect the outcome. The match ended with Real Madrid winning 2-1, taking all three points!

Currently, in the updated standings, Real Madrid continues to strengthen its top position, leading Barcelona by 5 points. Barcelona is in second place but facing a difficult situation, while Atlético Madrid has quietly secured a spot in the top four!

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