Last Updated on March 17, 2025
FC Barcelona claimed a fine win away to third placed Atlético Madrid in the La Liga on Sunday. The match finished 4-2 and was a very important win in the race at the top.
The result means that FC Barcelona have taken points in eight straight games.
Atlético Madrid took the lead in added-time in the first half when Julián Álvarez netted, with an assist by Giuliano Simeone.
The 3-2 goal to take the lead came in extra time, when Ferran Torres found the net for FC Barcelona, with an assist by Raphinha.
In the 70th minute, Alexander Sørloth increased the lead for Atlético Madrid, with an assist by Conor Gallagher.
The deciding goal came in extra time, when Lamine Yamal scored for FC Barcelona, with an assist by Pedri, to complete FC Barcelona’s come back.
It leaves FC Barcelona top of the table and that Atlético Madrid are in third place.
Atlético Madrid play Espanyol on 29 March, Sevilla on 6 April and Real Valladolid (home) on 13 April. FC Barcelona’s next opponents are Girona on 30 March, Real Betis on 5 April and Leganés (away) on 13 April.
Robert Lewandowski reduced the score for FC Barcelona in the 72nd minute with an assist by Iñigo Martínez.
FC Barcelona have now won seven games in a row.
Ferran Torres just six minutes later, with an assist by Raphinha, ensuring FC Barcelona equalised to make it 4-2 (0-1).