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Barcelona regains the lead with a thrilling victory over Atletico Madrid.

Sports| 16 March, 2025 - 11:12 PM

Yemen Youth Net

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Barcelona reclaimed the lead with a thrilling 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the 28th round of the Spanish Football League.

Barcelona defeated hosts Atletico Madrid 4-2, with goals scored by Argentine striker Julian Alvarez in the 45th minute and Norwegian substitute Alexander Sørloth in the 70th.

While the Polish Robert Lewandowski scored for Barcelona in the 72nd minute, substitute Ferran Torres scored a brace in the 78th and 90+8th minutes, and Lamine Jamal in the 90+2nd minute.

Barcelona raised its score to 60 points, leading the standings on goal difference over Real Madrid, with Barcelona having a postponed match.

As for Atletico Madrid, its score stopped at 56 points in third place.

German coach Hansi Flick's team maintained its unbeaten streak, reaching 18 matches in various competitions (15 wins and 3 draws).

The Catalan team's last La Liga loss was against Atletico Madrid, 1-2, on December 21, when the Rojiblancos snatched the top spot from the Blaugrana.

Barcelona are still competing on the continental stage, having reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, where they will face Borussia Dortmund, while Atletico Madrid were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Real Madrid on penalties.

Diego Simeone's team now has only one remaining option: the La Liga title, which has been absent since the 2020-21 season, and the Copa del Rey since 2013. The team drew 4-4 with Barcelona in the first leg of the semi-final, and will meet again at the Metropolitano on April 2.

Atletico Madrid lost a La Liga match despite leading by two goals for the first time since November 2007 against Villarreal.

Source: beIN SPORTS

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