After being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League and the Copa del Rey at the hands of Atletico Madrid last season, FC Barcelona exacted some revenge on the Colchoneros as [they beat them 2-1](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/fermin-9-0-pedri-8-5-atletico-madrid-1-2-fc-barcelona-player-ratings/) at the Metropolitano last night.
The midfielder Fermin Lopez scored the two goals for the Blaugranes, and these goals were enough to turn the scores around, after the hosts had opened the scoring ten minutes into the game, and win the game.
As [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261108/1004248833/mvp-fermin-hemos-dado-golpe-sobre-mesa.html) has reported, the Spaniard also talked to the media after the end of the game. While admitting that the team was not at its best level, he still praised the team’s effort:
**“It was a very difficult match. They beat us in the Copa del Rey and Champions League last season. Things became difficult in the first half, but we knew how to come back and put in a great performance. We weren’t at our best, but scoring the goal helped us feel more liberated.”**
The midfielder was glad at having won this game and going into the break at the top of the table:
**“We were really eager to win, go into the international break with three points and remain top of the table.”**
Fermin also analyzed the game from his perspective:
**“We struggled a little in the first half, but I think we put in a great performance. Around the 20th or 25th minute, we started to gain a little more control, and my goal helped us relax a bit. They perhaps dropped a little deeper, and we had more control. We spoke among ourselves about the need to continue as we had finished the first half. The team produced an incredible second-half performance.”**
The Barcelona midfielder was also happy at having won this big game after the two recent defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid:
**“We’re ready to compete. We knew the fans were a little disappointed after the two defeats, but we’ve sent out a strong message to show them that we’re here and that we’ll compete in every match.”**
Fermin Lopez once again showed his capabilities in this game and showed why he remains such a potent weapon in Hansi Flick’s squad. He has not let his level decline even with his main competitor, Dani Olmo, out of action, and hopefully, he will continue to make these crucial contributions to help Barcelona achieve their main objectives for the season.