With Levante's loss, Real Madrid suffered a surprising 0-2 defeat, Barcelona won while Atletico lost, and the latest La Liga standings have been released.

On December 8th, the 16th round of La Liga kicked off with Osasuna securing a 2-0 win over Levante, Real Betis falling 3-5 to Barcelona, Bilbao shocking Atletico Madrid 1-0, and Real Madrid losing 0-2 to Celta. Consequently, the latest league table has been updated, with Barcelona leading by 4 points, Real Madrid second, and Villarreal third!

Real Betis versus Barcelona. Playing at home, Real Betis scored first for a dream start. Afterwards, Barcelona played very efficiently with smooth attacks, firing 8 shots with 6 on target, scoring 4 goals. Ferran completed a hat-trick, and by halftime, they held a commanding 4-1 lead. In the second half, Barcelona extended their lead to 5-1 with a penalty. However, after the 70th minute, Barcelona suddenly lost their rhythm, missing several one-on-one chances, while Real Betis scored twice in a dramatic five-minute spell. Though Barcelona was shaken, they still managed to win 5-3.

Bilbao against Atletico Madrid. Bilbao played aggressively at home, consistently pressuring Atletico. Ultimately, a last-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory and all three points. It must be said that Atletico has been very poor lately, only playing well against Real Madrid while being weak against other teams!

Real Madrid versus Celta. Facing a mid-table Celta side at home, Real Madrid performed terribly. Mbappé was ineffective, and with two players sent off, Celta scored twice to complete a shocking 2-0 upset. Honestly, Real Madrid is very disappointing now, lacking offensive capabilities up front relying solely on Mbappé, and defensively depending on Courtois. Alonso’s tactics are truly ineffective!

Osasuna versus Levante. Two relegation-threatened teams clashed, with Levante at the bottom. The match turned into an attacking battle with chances on both sides, but Osasuna’s hunger for victory was stronger, scoring two early goals. Levante’s poor finishing cost them as they lost 0-2, remaining at the bottom. Osasuna’s crucial three points help them move further from the relegation zone, which is very important!

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