On Tuesday evening, Barcelona showcased their resilience by overcoming Atlético de Madrid with a score of 3-1 at the iconic Camp Nou, during Matchday 19 of La Liga. The match kicked off with a surprise when Álex Baena found the net for Atlético in the 18th minute, giving the visitors an early lead.
However, Barcelona responded swiftly, with Raphinha orchestrating a splendid play that led to the equalizer in the 25th minute. The home side continued to press for dominance, and their efforts paid off when Dani Olmo netted a well-executed goal just four minutes into the second half, putting Barcelona ahead 2-1. The match was sealed in the 50th minute when Ferran Torres scored, confirming Barcelona’s deserved victory under the management of Hans Flick.
In a disappointing turn of events, Barcelona’s star striker Robert Lewandowski missed a crucial penalty in the 35th minute, which could have shifted the momentum earlier in the game.
Pedri emerged as the standout performer, completing an impressive 60 successful passes while recovering 3 balls. Dani Olmo also had a notable game, contributing 1 goal, 22 accurate passes, and 2 shots aimed at the goal.
Hans Flick set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Joan García in goal, and a defensive line composed of Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martín, and Alejandro Balde. The midfield included Pedri, Eric García, and Dani Olmo, while the attacking trio consisted of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha.
Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid opted for a 4-4-2 setup with Jan Oblak defending the goal. The defense was made up of Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Clément Lenglet, and Dávid Hancko. The midfield saw Giuliano Simeone, Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Barrios, and Nicolás González, with Álex Baena and Julián Álvarez up front.
Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea officiated the match.
Looking ahead, Barcelona will travel to face Betis in their next fixture, while Atlético will visit Athletic Bilbao. With this victory, the Blaugrana has accumulated 37 points, placing them at the top of the league table, while Atlético sits in fourth with 31 points.
Substitutions for Barcelona
65’ 2T – Robert Lewandowski off for Marcus Rashford
66’ 2T – Dani Olmo off for Ferran Torres
73’ 2T – Raphinha off for Marc Casadó; Pedri off for Dro Fernández
87’ 2T – Lamine Yamal off for Andreas Christensen
Yellow Card for Barcelona:
46’ 1T – Gerard Martín (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Atlético de Madrid
13’ 1T – Johnny Cardoso off for Koke
45’ 2T – Nicolás González off for Conor Gallagher
61’ 2T – Álex Baena off for Thiago Almada
62’ 2T – Giuliano Simeone off for Alexander Sorloth
74’ 2T – Koke off for Antoine Griezmann
Yellow Card for Atlético de Madrid:
40’ 1T – Álex Baena (Unsporting behavior)