- Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 defeat in their relegation battle against Leganes on Saturday
- Only one point separates the Catalans, Atletico and Real Madrid at the top of La Liga
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Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was filmed bursting into laughter during Barcelona’s defeat to Leganes on Saturday.
Hansi Flick’s side squandered the chance to go three points clear at the top of La Liga when they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to relegation battle Leganes.
Earlier on Saturday, Atletico Madrid continued their impeccable form by recording a hard-fought 1-0 win against Getafe.
The result saw Atletico leapfrog Real in the table, moving level on points with Barcelona and putting pressure on their rivals who were both playing evening matches.
When Rudiger left the pitch after Real’s 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano, the former Chelsea man would surely have been dejected and considered two points had been lost.
But his mood soon improved when he was shown Barcelona’s result over the phone, prompting the 31-year-old to burst into hysterical laughter.
Antonio Rudiger cannot hide his joy when it is shown that Barcelona have lost 1-0 to Leganes
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski feels the tension when his team loses at home on Saturday
Antonio Rudiger’s Real also lost points on Saturday, because they could only draw in Vallecano
As it stands, Carlo Ancelotti’s side are just one point behind Barcelona and Atletico, with the Catalan club having played a game more than their two rivals.
It’s been a tough few months for Barcelona, with Barcelona having now dropped thirteen points in their last six league games.
They then suffered another blow against Leganes Lamine Yamal left with an ankle injury and the 17-year-old superstar is now out until New Year’s.
The timing couldn’t be worse as Barcelona hosts Atlético next Saturday in a mouth-watering top-flight match.
Real’s next assignment in La Liga is at home against 11th-place Sevilla on Sunday.