Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat Atletico Madrid 4-2, reclaiming the top spot in La Liga. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres scored late goals to secure the victory, pushing Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid on points.
Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat Atletico Madrid 4-2, delivering a crucial blow to the Spanish title race. Lamine Yamal secured the victory in the 92nd minute, with Ferran Torres adding a late second goal in the 98th minute. This win propelled Barcelona back to the top of the table, surpassing Real Madrid who had briefly held the lead after their victory against Villarreal on Saturday.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid now share 60 points, with Barcelona holding a game in hand. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, remains four points behind the top two, reeling from their Champions League elimination and a disappointing week. Hansi Flick, Barcelona's manager, expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance, noting their improved confidence and playing style. He acknowledged the significance of the victory, highlighting their determination to achieve a potential treble. Barcelona's triumph extended their unbeaten streak to 18 matches across all competitions. Flick had warned his players to maintain focus after conceding a late goal in December, which allowed Atletico Madrid to overtake them in the standings. Barcelona also experienced a similar late collapse in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, drawing 4-4 against Diego Simeone's side.The first half saw Atletico Madrid take the lead through goals from Lamine Yamal and Alexander Sorloth. However, Barcelona fought back in the second half with Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres equalizing for the Catalans. The match turned in Barcelona's favor in stoppage time when Yamal scored a deflected shot to put them ahead. Atletico Madrid's frustration mounted as they conceded a second late goal from Torres, securing a decisive victory for Barcelona. Atletico Madrid's coach, Diego Simeone, admitted that his team's performance was not up to par, attributing their struggles to the fatigue from their Champions League defeat. Despite the loss, Simeone expressed his team's determination to fight for the La Liga title until the end.
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