Fermín López brace puts Barcelona three points clear in La Liga
Fermín López scored twice as Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 2-1, putting the Catalans three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
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Barcelona came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 in La Liga, moving three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table. Atlético remain five points behind the leaders.
Giuliano Simeone put Atlético ahead at the Metropolitano, finishing a pass from Julián Álvarez. Fermín López equalised shortly before half-time, then scored again in the second half to secure the win.
López’s winner followed a pass from Lamine Yamal, with the midfielder sending a low shot beyond goalkeeper Jan Oblak into the far corner. Frenkie de Jong, who started on the bench, came on after the break as Barcelona took control.
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