Lopez double earns Liga leaders Barca win at Atletico
Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a LaLiga match, with Fermin Lopez scoring both goals for the visitors. The win extends Barcelona's lead at the top of the league table over Real Madrid.
Why it matters
This result is significant for the LaLiga title race, as it solidifies Barcelona's position at the top of the standings.
Fermin Lopez struck twice to help Barcelona come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Sunday and move three points clear at the top of LaLiga.
The Spanish champions lead second place Real Madrid, who beat Valencia 3-0 on Saturday, by three points with Atletico third and a further two points off the pace.
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Giuliano Simeone fired Atletico ahead in a high-octane start, before Lopez pulled Barca level shortly before the interval at the Metropolitano stadium.
The 23-year-old Spain international netted the winner after 66 minutes when Lamine Yamal slipped him in, helping Barca triumph despite not being at their best.
Last season Atletico defeated Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals and also in the Copa del Rey, but the Catalans earned some measure of revenge here.
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