Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 4-2 in La Liga to edge closer to the title.
Lamine Yamal had a golden chance early on, but his effort just sailed off the post. Lewandowski saw his effort fail to hit the target as they kept the pressure on. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring for the home side just before the halftime break and made it 23 goals in all competitions this season.
In the second half, Atletico continued their pressure, and Conor Gallagher teed up Alexander Sorloth to score the second. The goal stood despite Barcelona claiming a handball by Rodrigo De Paul. Ferran Torres then scored a goal for Barcelona after meeting Rapinha’s cross. Robert Lewandowski then levelled things just minutes later with a classic goal.The game seemed to be a draw, but Lamine Yamal scored his 13th goal of the season in all competitions after a slight deflection. Ferran Torres then sealed the game for Hansi Flick’s side in the final minute of added time.
Speaking after the game, Diego Simeone praised Barcelona as the better team.”I’ve said that before, and I can repeat today: Barcelona is the team that plays the best football.” “It’s also the team that combines the best team play and has distinguished players on an individual level.” He said.
