Fermin Lopez brace gives Barcelona victory over Atletico Madrid
Fermin Lopez hit a brace as Barcelona edged Atletico Madrid to move three points clear at the top of La Liga at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on November 8, 2026. Photo: AFP
Madrid, Nov. 09 (SANA) Barcelona strengthened their position at the top of the Spanish La Liga standings with a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday, in the final match of the 12th round.
Atletico took the lead in the 10th minute through Giuliano Simeone, but Fermin Lopez equalized for Barcelona in the 45th minute, sending the teams into halftime level.
Lopez struck again in the 66th minute to complete his brace and secure all three points for the visitors.
The victory lifted Barcelona to 33 points, three ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who have 30.
Atletico Madrid remain third with 28 points, followed by Real Betis in fourth on 26 and Real Sociedad in fifth with 22.
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