Atletico Madrid has already fallen from first place in La Liga at the beginning of 2025.
Los Rojiblancos started the new year at the top of the rankings, but the picture has changed.
Real Madrid fought back to record a late 2-1 win at Valencia to move two points above their city rivals.
Atletico Madrid still have a game in hand against Los Blancos, but a challenge awaits in the coming weeks.
Argentinian star Rodrigo De Paul scored twice in the month of December and was named the club's player of the month after a strong end to 2024.
In his fourth season in Madrid, De Paul has failed to win a major title with the club and is confident they will push for the title in the coming months.
“Hopefully this is the year I win a long-awaited title at Atletico Madrid, which is what I dream about,” said Mundo Deportivo.
“We have everything in front of us: La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League. We want to continue as we are now, but it will be tough and the team is ready for it.”
Atletico Madrid head to Marbella in Copa del Rey action later today, with Diego Simeone preparing to field a strong team as his side are not involved in the Spanish Super Cup.
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