Barcelona Stages Stunning Comeback to Defeat Atlético Madrid in La Liga Thriller
Barcelona pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Atlético Madrid 4-2 in a thrilling La Liga encounter. The game, played at the Cívitas Metropolitano, was a tale of two halves, with Atlético dominating early before Barcelona unleashed a late flurry of goals to secure the victory.
The hosts started strong, taking the lead through Julio Álvarez and doubling their advantage with a goal from Alexander Sørloth. For much of the match, it seemed like Atlético would cruise to victory, but Barcelona had other plans. With just 18 minutes left on the clock, the visitors sparked an incredible turnaround.
Robert Lewandowski ignited the comeback with a clinical finish, followed by a brace from Ferran Torres and a goal from the young sensation Lamine Yamal. The four-goal blitz in the final stages of the game left Atlético stunned and handed Barcelona a crucial victory in their quest for the La Liga title.
2024-25, Spain - La Liga
Atletico Madrid - Barcelona 2:4 (1:0)
Goals: Álvarez Jul., 45 (1:0); Sørloth, 70 (2:0); Lewandowski, 72 (2:1); Torres F., 78 (2:2); Yamal, 90 (2:3); Torres F., 90 (2:4)
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Lenglet; Reinildo; Le Normand; De Paul (Molina N., 79); Barrios P.; Llorente M.; Lino (Gallagher C., 60); Griezmann (Riquelme R., 86); Álvarez Jul. (Sørloth, 60); Simeone G-o (Gimenez Jose, 79)
Bench: Musso; Gomis Aleman; Azpilicueta; Galán J.; Lemar; Witsel
Yellow Cards: Reinildo 36
Barcelona: Szczesny; Cubarsí; Balde Al. (Martín, 86); Martinez In.; Kounde (Araujo R., 86); Casado M. (Garcia E., 67); Olmo (Torres F., 67); Raphinha; Yamal; Pedri (Gavi, 90); Lewandowski
Bench: Peña I.; Kochen Diego; Fort H.; Torre P.; Fermin; Pau Victor
Yellow Cards: Kounde 26; Balde Al. 64; Yamal 90
