Barcelona returns to Atlético de Madrid to claim the first position of LaLiga | Soccer News


Ferran Torres scores twice when Barcelona comes from two down to overcome Atlético de Madrid and claim first place in LaLiga.

Barcelona fought two goals to overcome Atlético de Madrid 4-2 and get an important blow in the race for the Spanish title.

Lamine Yamal hit in the 92nd minute and Ferran Torres in 98 to help take the Catalans back to the top of the table on Sunday, after Real Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday to briefly claim the position of the pole.

Barcelona has a game in hand over the champions, with both sides of level at 60 points, while Atlético follows the first two for four after they collapsed at home against Hansi Flick's team to finish a disastrous week after his elimination of the Champions League.

Ferran Torres de Barcelona scores his fourth goal [Juan Medina/Reuters]

Having been caught twice for Atlético this season, this time it was the turn of Barcelona to provide the sting in the tail, extending its streak undefeated 18 games in all competitions.

Julian Álvarez and Alexander Sorgeh put Atlético ahead before Robert Lewandowski and Torres responded to Barça, who won in the detention time.

Flick selected Marc Casado in the center of the field, with Frenkie de Jong enough to be included in the game day team.

The German had warned his players to stay concentrated after admitting a 96-minute goal in December to deliver the leadership at the top of the table to Atlético in a 2-1 loss at home.

Barcelona also granted two late goals in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal to draw 4-4 against Diego Simeone's team in February.

They played within themselves in the first half, too cautious and retaining energy, without creating many openings.

The adolescent Yamal end created one for himself, but shot with Jan Obón's goal, while Lewandowski directed a header to the slim cap.

At the other extreme, Atlético wanted a penalty when Inigo Martínez retired Marcos Llorente in the area, but they were not given.

The best opportunity in Barcelona of the first half came when Pedri played in Lewandowski, who reached the top of the crossbar with a powerful impulse. From the resulting goal kick, Atlético found the starter.

Madrid, Spain - March 16: Julian Álvarez del Atlético de Madrid scores the first goal of his team beyond Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona during the EA League Sports Party between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona in Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Julian Álvarez del Atlético de Madrid scores the first goal of his team beyond Wojciech Szczesny in Barcelona [Angel Martinez/Getty Images]

The hosts worked in the ball to Griezmann, who threw a brilliant pass through the area to Giuliano Simeone, with Álvarez ending from his cut.

He provided a moment of joy for the former Manchester City striker who felt a deep frustration in the middle of the week when his penalty against Real Madrid was rejected controversial by an alleged double touch in the ball, since Atlético was eliminated in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

Yamal proude after the break when Barça looked for a return path, and Simeone turned to his bank to refresh his side that had played 120 minutes drained against whites.

The coach introduced Sorloth and Conor Gallagher and combined for Atlético's second goal.

Atlético gathered another good movement of the team with Griezmann very involved, before Gallagher faced the perennne super-sub Sorloth to obtain his eleventh goal of the season of the season, despite only nine openings.

Soccer football - LaLiga - Atlético Madrid V FC Barcelona - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - March 16, 2025 Alexander Sorloth of Atlético de Madrid Celebrates score his second goal with Antoine Griezmann Reuters/Juan Medina
Alexander Sorloth of Atlético de Madrid celebrates scoring his second goal with Antoine Griezmann [Juan Medina/Reuters]

Barcelona had complaints about a handball of Rodrigo de Paul in the accumulation that was ruled out and turned their anger into an instant response.

Martínez led forward with the ball and threw it into the box for Lewandowski, who controlled well and promoted a low ending beyond Obón to cause the return.

The substitute Torres scored the draw when Raphinha, on one night in a quiet way in the capital for the Brazilian, crossed the right.

With Atlético de Shaken, Barcelona took the most, with the diverted Yamal shot from distance by sending them ahead in the detention time.

Torres won his second afternoon to complete a victory that could be decisive at the end of the season.

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Lamine Yamal de Barcelona celebrates scoring your third goal with your teammates [Susana Vera/Reuters]
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