Barcelona 3-1 Atletico Madrid: Atleti miss chance to make history as Barca go four points clear | OneFootball

Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in La Liga at Camp Nou on Tuesday evening, extending their lead at the top of the standings to four points.

They dominated possession early on but struggled to create clear-cut chances, with Raphinha’s shot from outside the area their only attempt at goal.

Atleti scored from their first attempt, with Nahuel Molina putting Alex Baena through on goal. He dinked the ball past goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

The visitors’ lead lasted for only seven minutes as Raphinha drew Barcelona level, rounding goalkeeper Jan Oblak before applying the finish.

Atleti nearly restored their advantage soon after when Baena almost beat Garcia in a one-on-one, but he prevented him from going through.

The hosts were awarded a penalty in the 34th minute, as Pablo Barrios brought down Dani Olmo, but Robert Lewandowski fluffed his lines.

Shortly after, Oblak made a brilliant save to deny Lewandowski’s point-blank header.

Raphinha squandered a big chance to give Barcelona the lead early in the second half, firing wide from a promising position.

Dani Olmo completed the turnaround for the hosts, drilling his effort beyond the outstretched Oblak after Atleti failed to clear their lines.

Thiago Almada should have restored parity for Atleti when he was put through on goal, but he sent his effort wide.

Ferran Torres sealed the victory for the defending champions in stoppage time after a great team move, sending the home fans into delirium.

Atleti missed the chance to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid in the same La Liga season for the second time this century.