Barcelona come from behind to win at Atletico Madrid
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Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 away after trailing early. The result puts Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga.
Barcelona recovered from an early deficit to win 2-1 at Atletico Madrid, with Fermin Lopez scoring both goals. The result moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after 12 games. Real Madrid are second, three points behind, and Atletico are third, five points back.
Giuliano Simeone gave the home side the lead in the 10th minute, turning in a close-range volley from a Julian Alvarez cross from the left. Atletico created a series of early chances as they looked for an eighth straight win. Lopez equalised just before halftime, sweeping the ball in after it broke to him in the box.
In the 66th minute, Lamine Yamal set up Lopez's second goal with a pass, and Lopez beat Jan Oblak with a first-time finish. It was Barcelona's fifth straight away league win over Atletico, a first for the club.
Lopez told La Liga TV the first half was tough and that the team had not been clinical enough. He said the equaliser lifted a weight off their shoulders and gave them more control. He praised Yamal, saying his pass was half the goal itself. Lopez also said the team had played an incredible second half, both defensively and offensively.
