Barcelona overturns Atlético in Madrid to stretch La Liga lead
On Sunday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Barcelona turned a 1‑0 deficit into a 2‑1 victory over Atlético de Madrid, thanks to a brace from Fermín López, and moved onto 33 points, three ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga.
Giuliano Simeone gave Atlético the early lead after ten minutes, finishing from a Julián Álvarez pass. Fermín López equalised on the stroke of half‑time and then struck again in the second half, the latter after a precise pass from Lamine Yamal, to secure the win.
League table impact
The victory took Barcelona to 33 points, three points clear of second‑placed Real Madrid. It also left Atlético de Madrid in third place on 28 points, five points behind the Catalans.
Atlético travel to face Getafe on 22 November 2026 at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Barcelona will host Villarreal at the Camp on the same day, kicking off at 07:00 Brasília time.
The side, guided by Hansi Flick, delivered the comeback at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madri. The performance was hailed by supporters who gathered at the Bar after the match.
The report appeared on the Gazeta Esportiva Canal and was shared widely on social media. Com the result, ATLÉTICO, MADRID and BARCELONA fans celebrated the drama in the capital.