Fermin Lopez leads Barcelona comeback win over Atletico Madrid

Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday, with Fermin Lopez scoring both goals. The victory strengthened Barcelona’s lead in La Liga, taking them to 33 points from 12 matches, three points ahead of Real Madrid and five clear of Atletico.

Atletico took the lead in the tenth minute through Giuliano Simeone, who scored from a pass by Julian Alvarez. Fermin equalised for Barcelona in the 45th minute, finishing after the ball fell loose inside the penalty area.

Barcelona continued to apply pressure after the break, and took the lead in the 66th minute when Lamine Yamal set up Fermin, who scored his second goal. Atletico tried to fight back, but Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia kept out a dangerous effort in the 87th minute, and his team held on until the end. Raphinha missed a chance to add a third goal from a free kick in stoppage time.

The defeat ended Atletico’s run of seven consecutive league wins and weakened their bid to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid for the title, according to the source.