Madrid:Fermin Lopez scored twice to lead Barcelona to a 2-1 comeback victory against Atletico Madrid, extending their lead at the top of La Liga by three points. The Spanish champions now sit ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who won against Valencia, while Atletico remains in third place.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Giuliano Simeone initially put Atletico ahead in a lively start to the match, but Lopez equalized for Barcelona before halftime at the Metropolitano stadium. Lopez, a 23-year-old Spain international, scored the winning goal in the 66th minute with an assist from Lamine Yamal.
Last season, Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona in both the Champions League quarter-finals and the Copa del Rey. However, Barcelona managed to exact some revenge with this crucial victory. Lopez expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, acknowledging the challenge posed by Atletico.
Despite recent criticisms following defeats by Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, Barcelona demonstrated resilience in this match. Coach Hansi Flick praised his team for their quality and ability to win difficult matches, particularly highlighting their performance in the second half.
Atletico's coach, Diego Simeone, commended his team's effort despite the loss, emphasizing their ongoing progress and the need for further improvement. Atletico captain Koke noted the strong first half and the missed opportunities that could have altered the game's outcome.
In other La Liga matches, Real Betis secured a 2-0 victory over Elche, Real Sociedad defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0, Villarreal beat Getafe 2-0, and Celta Vigo and Levante ended in a goalless draw.