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Diego Simeone equals the record for most wins in La Liga history as Atletico Madrid defeats Levante 2-0 to temporarily take the league lead.
Historic Milestone for "El Cholo": Atletico Madrid Reaches La Liga Top Spot with Levante Win
Atletico Madrid delivered a memorable performance on Saturday evening, securing a crucial 2-0 away victory over Levante to move temporarily to the top of La Liga with 28 points.
Head coach Diego Simeone reached a landmark achievement by recording his 345th win in Spanish top-flight history, matching the all-time manager record held by the legendary Luis Aragones. On the pitch, full-back Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring with a precise left-footed strike from a tight angle, marking his sixth goal contribution of the league season. In the second half, Giuliano Simeone sealed the victory by finishing a counterattack launched by Alex Baena, confirming Colchoneros' title credentials.