Barcelona Beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 to Reclaim Top Spot in La Liga
Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in the 28th round of La Liga at the Wanda Metropolitano putting on a thrilling performance on Sunday evening. This victory helped Barcelona reclaim the top spot in La Liga, surpassing Real Madrid on goal difference.
The match was a high-paced encounter with goals from Robert Lewandowski (72′), Ferran Torres (78′, 90+8′), and Lamine Yamal (90+2′). Atletico Madrid fought hard, with Julian Alvarez (45′) and Alexander Sorloth (70′) scoring for the hosts.
With the win, Barcelona surged to 60 points, leaving Atletico Madrid stuck at 56 points in third place. This victory has added pressure on the chasing teams, as Barcelona looks to stay at the top for the rest of the season.
Early Pressure from Atletico Madrid
The match started with Atletico Madrid applying pressure early on. In the second minute, Antoine Griezmann’s pass found Julian Alvarez, but the forward’s shot went over the bar.
Barcelona responded with Lamine Yamal, who had a chance in the fifth minute after receiving a pass from Dani Olmo. Yamal’s powerful shot hit the left post, denying him a goal.
In the 13th minute, Lewandowski had a chance to score but his header was easily saved by Atletico’s Jan Oblak. In the 20th minute, Atletico Madrid appealed for a penalty after Barcelona defender Iñigo Martinez pulled down Marcos Llorente, but the referee waved away the claims.
Atletico Take the Lead
The match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams having chances. Szczesny made a crucial save in the 43rd minute to deny Griezmann twice.
Just before halftime, Atletico Madrid broke the deadlock. Julian Alvarez received a pass from Giuliano Simeone and fired a shot into the far right of Szczesny’s goal, giving Atletico Madrid the 1-0 lead.
Second Half Drama
The second half started with an immediate response from Barcelona. Lamine Yamal fired a shot wide in the 49th minute, and moments later, Atletico Madrid came close when Alvarez’s corner hit the crossbar.
In the 70th minute, Atletico Madrid doubled their lead through Sorloth, who scored from close range after a pass from Gallagher. The home side looked to be in control, but Barcelona quickly struck back.
Barcelona’s Comeback
Barcelona pulled one back in the 72nd minute with Lewandowski’s clinical finish. The striker received a cross from Inigo Martinez and volleyed the ball into the bottom left corner of Oblak’s net, making it 2-1.
Just six minutes later, Ferran Torres equalized for Barcelona. Torres was left unmarked to head a cross from Rafinha into Oblak’s net, making it 2-2.
Atletico Madrid wasted a chance to take the lead again in the 79th minute when Sorloth missed a one-on-one opportunity against Szczesny, shooting wide of the right post.
Late Goals Seal the Win
Barcelona took the lead in the 90+2 minute when Lamine Yamal scored a vital goal. His powerful shot deflected off the Atletico Madrid defense and found its way into the far corner of Oblak’s goal, putting Barcelona 3-2 ahead.
In stoppage time, Ferran Torres sealed the victory for Barcelona. His low shot in the 90+8 minute beat Oblak, making it 4-2 and securing a vital three points for the Catalan giants.
This 4-2 victory against Atletico Madrid shows Barcelona’s strength and resilience as they continue to fight for the La Liga title. With eight rounds remaining, they’ll aim to stay at the top and secure the championship.
