Atletico de Madrid Pay Price For Sitting Back Against Barcelona
17 March 2025
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By A Correspondent

In a thrilling Spanish title race showdown, Barcelona staged a stunning comeback to defeat Atletico Madrid 4-2 on Sunday. The Catalans trailed 2-0 but fought back to claim victory, with Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres scoring in stoppage time.

Barcelona’s win propelled them back to the top of the table, level on 60 points with Real Madrid, who had briefly taken the lead after beating Villarreal on Saturday. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, trail the top two by four points after a devastating week that saw them eliminated from the Champions League.

The match saw Atletico take an early lead through Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth, but Barcelona responded with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Torres. The visitors then seized control in stoppage time, with Yamal and Torres sealing the win.

Barcelona’s comeback victory extended their unbeaten streak to 18 matches across all competitions, demonstrating their resilience and determination in the pursuit of the Spanish title.