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'Barcelona were lucky' - Atletico star fumes at red card

Barcelona have taken a massive step towards the La Liga title after a dramatic and controversial evening at the Metropolitano saw them secure a late victory over Atletico Madrid. The result moves Hansi Flick’s side seven points clear at the summit, but Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso did not hold back in his post-match assessment after he felt the game was fundamentally altered by the officials, particularly regarding the red card shown to a team-mate.

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Flick explains Yamal's angry reaction after Barca beat Atletico

Barcelona took a massive step toward the La Liga title with a gritty 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid, but the post-match talk has been dominated by Lamine Yamal's reaction. Despite the significance of the result, the teenage sensation appeared visibly frustrated at the final whistle and headed straight for the tunnel.

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A puzzling disagreement among refereeing experts… Did Gerard Martin deserve to be sent off against Atlético?

Following the awkward incident... Fleck explains Yamaal’s anger

Flick tried to play it down

Video: Yamal vents his anger and snubs Flick

Yamal sparks controversy despite the hard-fought victory

Referee's verdict... Did the Barcelona star deserve to be sent off against Atlético Madrid?

The referee's decision angered the Rojiblancos

Video: Inzaghi left red-faced... Cancelo shines for Barcelona on the night of Al-Hilal’s defeat

The Portuguese full-back produced a moment of magic against Atlético Madrid

Video: Barcelona beat Atlético thanks to Lewandowski's strike

Blugrana capitalise on Real’s slip-up and extend their lead to seven points

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Never write off Lewandowski! Barca tighten grip on title race

Barcelona moved one step closer to defending their La Liga crown as Robert Lewandowski came off the bench to net a late winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over 10-man Atletico Madrid. Marcus Rashford had earlier got himself on the scoresheet for the Blaugrana as they moved seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table following Los Blancos' loss to Mallorca earlier in the day.

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