From the Guardian · · 1m 40s
Barcelona edge Atlético Madrid with Fermín López double
Fermín López scores twice as Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid to move clear at top of La Liga.
In brief
Fermín López scores twice as Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid to move clear at top of La Liga. Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid with Fermín López's double to move clear at the top of La Liga. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Barcelona battle Atlético Madrid
Barcelona held their place at the top of the table after a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid.
“They had been in a battle, they had been behind and they had been on edge”
Fermín López scores twice
Fermín López scored two goals to secure a 2-1 victory for Barcelona.
“two goals from fermín lópez either side of the break”
Atlético Madrid lead early
Atlético Madrid took a 1-0 lead after Giuliano Simeone scored in the first half.
“Giuliano Simeone goal”
Julián Álvarez's redemption moment
Julián Álvarez nearly scored but was denied by Jan Oblak in the first half.
“he had a long way to run and a long time to think”
Barcelona equalize
Barcelona equalized with a goal from Lamine Yamal in the second half.
“Lamine Yamal slipped in, the angle was tight and from close range he hit the side-netting”
Fermín López scores second goal
Fermín López scored his second goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Barcelona.
“the finish was superb”
Atlético Madrid's early attack
Atlético Madrid attacked early with a goal from Giuliano Simeone in the first half.
“they went for the throat”
Barcelona's second half strategy
Barcelona improved their second half performance with better pressing and control.
“the press better applied now, the ball was moved with more precision”
Atlético Madrid's second half efforts
Atlético Madrid continued their attack but were unable to score in the second half.
“they had been in a fight and there will be more to come”
Barcelona move clear at top
Barcelona moved clear at the top of La Liga after defeating Atlético Madrid.
“they had been in a battle, they had been behind and they had been on edge”
Atlético Madrid's resilience
Atlético Madrid showed resilience but were unable to overcome Barcelona's defense.
“they had certainly competed”
Barcelona's victory
Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid to move clear at the top of La Liga.
“they had been in a fight and there will be more to come”
The big picture
Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid with Fermín López's double to move clear at the top of La Liga.
