Atletico Madrid news

He scored a brace for Barcelona yesterday

Atlético fall at home

We needed to press higher up the pitch more effectively.

Fermin Lopez stepped up to the plate for Barcelona, netting a crucial brace to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano. The young midfielder's heroics ensure Hansi Flick's side enter the international break top of La Liga, while silencing critics following recent setbacks.

What did the media say about Raphinha's performance against Atletico?

8 goals and 7 assists

"We are proud of today's win"

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was full of praise for his side's resilience after they battled back to secure a vital 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. The German coach highlighted a tactical shift that saw Frenkie de Jong take on an unfamiliar role to help navigate a difficult away fixture.

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has revealed how half-time tactical adjustments sparked Sunday's 2-1 comeback victory at Atletico Madrid to restore a three-point La Liga lead. The champions recovered from a sluggish opening through a Fermin Lopez brace at the Metropolitano Stadium after Real Madrid had moved level on Saturday.

Atlético commit suicide against Barcelona

Diego Simeone has called for calm following Julian Alvarez's wasteful display in Atletico Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on Sunday evening. Despite providing an assist, the Argentine forward was guilty of squandering several high-quality chances against the club he reportedly tried to join during the summer transfer window.