Alvarez sends Atletico back to top of La Liga

MADRID, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid returned to the top of La Liga on Sunday with a 1-0 win at home to Osasuna thanks to a second-half goal from Julian Alvarez.

Atletico took advantage of the fact Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are playing in the Spanish Supercup final to make it eight consecutive league wins and 14 in all competitions.

Atletico now stands a point ahead of Real Madrid and six ahead