Madrid record intact as Barcelona and Atletico drop points

Real Madrid’s record nine straight wins to kick off the 1968-69 campaign stands after bitter rivals Barcelona settle for draw and Atletico are beaten.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid dropped their first points of the season on Saturday, missing the chance to equal the record for the best-ever La Liga start.

Champions Barca, who visit AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, were held 0-0 at Osasuna. It was the first time they failed to score in a domestic league game in 65 matches since a 0-0 draw at Villarreal in January 2012.

Diego Costa pens new three-year contract extension with Atletico Madrid

Brazilian striker, Diego Costa has just signed a new three-year contract extension with Atletico Madrid that will keep him at the Vicente Calderon until 2018 and effectively closing they door on any transfer to English Premier League side, Liverpool, after their initial bid was rejected by the player and the club.

In an official statement from the club, Costa expressed joy in signing a new contract and staying with the club, while Atleti exec, Jose Luis Perez Caminero was also pleased with the new deal and feels it is a cause for all of Atletico Madrid to celebrate.