Simeone earns first away win against Barcelona as Atletico hand Madrid LaLiga advantage
)
&format=webp)
Barcelona’s hopes of winning LaLiga this season suffered another crucial blow as the Blaugrana succumbed to a 2-1 loss at home against Atletico Madrid.
PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports
The loss against Atletico Madrid means that Barcelona have now won only one of their last seven LaLiga games, with rivals Real Madrid quickly closing a prior nine-point gap the Blaugrana had.
Atletico Madrid comeback downs Barcelona
Barcelona took the lead early in the first half after a brilliant effort from midfielder Pedri, but two second-half goals from Atletico Madrid turned the tide for Diego Simeone’s men
It is now 12 consecutive wins for Atletico Madrid who go top of La Liga after Alexander Sorloth scored in added time to beat Barcelona.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) December 21, 2024
It's Atletico Madrid's first win at Barcelona in over 18 years. pic.twitter.com/gEvMGIAIzH
Rodrigo de Paul scored the equaliser for Atletico Madrid on the hour mark before Alexander Sorloth scored a late winner in the sixth minute of extra time to claim the Rojiblancos' first win at Barcelona in 18 years.
The win takes Atletico Madrid above Barcelona in the LaLiga table as the visitors now sit at the summit of the league, while Real Madrid could take top spot and push Barcelona to third with a win against Sevilla with a game in hand still to spare.
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)