Barcelona consolidated their lead in La Liga by widening the gap to 4 points compared to Real Madrid, despite playing more than a match. They also ended Atletico Madrid's streak of 7 consecutive wins in all competitions.
The match at Camp Nou took place at a rapid pace from the first minutes, when both teams created dangerous opportunities. Raphinha missed early with a shot that sent the ball over the bar, while Alex Baena became a highlight for the away team thanks to his flexible movement ability. Baena opened the scoring in the 19th minute, with a run up from the middle and a delicate finish.
However, the visitors' advantage only lasted 7 minutes before Raphinha punished the rare gap that Atletico's 5-man defense exposed with an equalizer.
Barcelona continues to maintain a strong attacking rhythm. Dani Olmo brought home a penalty after being blocked by Pablo Barrios, but Robert Lewandowski shot the ball into the stands. Immediately after that, Jan Oblak successfully blocked the Polish striker's dangerous header, keeping the score at 1-1 after the first 45 minutes.
In the second half, the Blaugrana completely dominated, although Atletico still created a few sharp counter-attacks. In the 65th minute, Olmo increased the score to 2-1 before having to leave the field due to a shoulder injury.
Not long after, Thiago Almada missed the equalizer despite getting past the goalkeeper, and this situation cost Atletico. In the extra time, Ferran Torres sealed a 3-1 victory, concluding the home team's outstanding performance.
