Atlético Madrid 2-4 FC Barcelone
In a thrilling La Liga encounter at the Metropolitano Stadium, FC Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Atlético Madrid 4-2. The home side took the lead just before halftime when Julián Álvarez found the net in the 45th minute. Atlético extended their advantage in the 70th minute with a goal from Sorloth. However, Barcelona responded swiftly; Robert Lewandowski reduced the deficit in the 72nd minute, and Ferran Torres leveled the score with a header in the 78th minute. In stoppage time, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal scored in the 92nd minute to give Barcelona the lead, and Ferran Torres sealed the victory with his second goal in the 98th minute.
Key Statistics:
- Ball Possession: Atlético Madrid 45% – 55% FC Barcelona
- Shots (on target): Atlético Madrid 10 (4) – 15 (8) FC Barcelona
- Corners: Atlético Madrid 3 – 7 FC Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Olympique de Marseille
PSG strengthened their position at the top of Ligue 1 with a convincing 3-1 victory over second-placed Olympique de Marseille at the Parc des Princes. Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring in the 17th minute, and Nuno Mendes doubled the lead just before halftime. Marseille’s Amine Gouiri pulled one back early in the second half, but an own goal by Pol Lirola in the 76th minute ensured PSG’s win. This result extends PSG’s unbeaten run to 26 league games, bringing them closer to securing the league title.
Key Statistics:
- Ball Possession: PSG 60% – 40% Marseille
- Shots (on target): PSG 12 (6) – 8 (3) Marseille
- Corners: PSG 5 – 4 Marseille
These results bolster FC Barcelona’s and PSG’s standings in their respective leagues, with both teams edging closer to their season objectives.
