Atletico Madrid pulled off a thrilling 2-1 comeback win against Barcelona on Saturday, thanks to Alexander Sorloth’s stoppage-time goal. This victory moved Atletico to the top of La Liga. Barcelona initially took the lead in the first half with a goal from Pedri.
However, after halftime, Rodrigo De Paul leveled the score with an equalizer. Then, in the dying moments of the match, Sorloth’s strike sealed the win for Atletico, marking their 12th consecutive victory in all competitions.
This win was especially significant for Atletico, as it was their first away victory at Barcelona in 18 years. The result also knocked Barcelona off the top of the La Liga standings.
Barcelona had dominated the match early on but failed to capitalize on their chances. They missed several opportunities, with Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski both having shots saved by Atletico’s goalkeeper, Jan Oblak.
De Paul’s goal came in the 60th minute, following a defensive mistake from Barcelona. Atletico’s victory lifted them to 41 points, placing them three points ahead of Barcelona, who are now in third place after suffering three consecutive league defeats.
Pedri, reflecting on the loss, admitted the team needed to improve and reset both mentally and physically to bounce back.
The result highlights Atletico’s strong form, while Barcelona faces growing pressure to turn things around in La Liga.
