Barcelona fight back to beat Atlético de Madrid, extend La Liga lead | OneFootball

Barcelona may have taken a decisive step toward winning the Spanish League title after coming from behind to beat Atlético de Madrid 2-1 this Saturday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. With the victory, the ‘Culés’ moved 7 points clear of Real Madrid, who lost 2-1 to Mallorca.

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How the match unfolded

England’s Marcus Rashford (42') and Poland’s Robert Lewandowski (87') turned the game around after Giuliano Simeone (39') had given Atlético the lead.

The ‘Colchoneros’, playing at home, spent the entire second half with ten men after Argentine Nico Gonzalez was sent off with a straight red card shortly before halftime for fouling Lamine Yamal as the last defender.

Barcelona also could have been reduced to ten men early in the second half, when the referee sent off Gerard Martín for a challenge on Thiago Almada, but reversed his decision after consulting VAR.

“It was an entertaining game until the sending-off. We had a great first half,” said Atlético goalkeeper Juan Musso.

“It was a clear red card for Gerard Martín. The referee saw it clearly on the pitch. That would have made the match fairer. At 11 against 11, we were better than Barça,” Musso added.

Same opponent

The two teams will face each other again next Wednesday in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

Barça will take the field with the peace of mind of having virtually secured the Spanish title already, thanks to the solid lead they have opened over Real Madrid.

With content from AFP*

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