Real Madrid stayed top of La Liga despite being held to a draw at Elche on Sunday, while Atletico closed the gap to the leaders with a narrow win against Getafe.
Xabi Alonso said Real Madrid "had to accept frustration" after his side battled to a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, a result that extended their winless run to three matches but still returned them to the top of La Liga by one point.
Barcelona returned to winning ways after last weekend's El Clasico disappointment, seeing off Elche 3-1 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys.
Barcelona have finalized a loan move for goalkeeper Inaki Pena to Elche for the 2025-26 season, with the 26-year-old extending his contract until 2029 to secure the deal.
Karim Benzema scored two penalties as Real Madrid cut Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to eight points with an emphatic 4-0 win at bottom side Elche.