Barcelona secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, mounting an impressive comeback to extend their lead at the top of La Liga by four points. This result boosts the Catalans’ title challenge after a period of inconsistent performances.
Atletico initially took the lead through Alex Baena, but Raphinha quickly equalized for the champions. Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres then scored to seal Barcelona’s win. This defeat ended Atletico’s formidable 13-game unbeaten streak in the league.
The match saw a missed penalty by Robert Lewandowski that could have made the win more comfortable. Barcelona’s triumph gives them a welcome boost, especially after recent challenges including a Champions League defeat and key player absences.