Barcelona beat Atlético 4-2 with a dazzling comeback
In a thrilling match, FC Barcelona turned the game around to beat Atlético Madrid 4-2 after being 2-0 down in the 70th minute. This victory allows the Blaugranas to level points with Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings, while Atlético Madrid is now distanced in the title race.
The match started well for Barcelona, with a brilliant team play and a shot from Lamine Yamal that hit the post in the 6th minute. However, despite an early dominance, the Catalans lost intensity, allowing Atlético to take the lead just before halftime with a goal from Alvarez (1-0, 45+2).
In the second half, Atlético doubled their lead with a counter-attack finished by Sorloth (2-0, 70th). But Barcelona responded almost immediately. Lewandowski scored to reduce the deficit (2-1, 71st), before Torres equalized with a great cross from Raphinha (2-2, 78th). The match turned in the final minutes: Lamine Yamal scored a beautiful curled shot that was deflected (3-2, 90+3), and Ferran Torres sealed the win with a second goal (4-2, 90+7).
This victory reignites Barcelona’s title ambitions, while Atlético Madrid faces a tougher challenge in the race for the top spot heading into the international break.
