Barcelona overtakes Atletico Madrid for the runner-up spot

On Sunday, Barcelona trounced Atletico Madrid 3-0, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Fermín López, and João Félix. With this win, they are now in second place in La Liga.

Following several minutes of dominance by the home team, Lewandowski set Felix up for an easy close-range goal in the 38th to give Barcelona the lead. 

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Two minutes into the second half, Raphinha snatched the ball from Atletico’s Rodrigo de Paul, extending Lewandowski’s 13th league goal of the year.

The visitors were unfazed by Coach Xavi Hernandez’s dismissal in the first half, and Lopez’s header off Lewandowski’s second assist in the 65th minute cemented the win. 

It was, in my opinion, the most feature-rich game. Xavi said, “It was a match similar to the one against Napoli.” 

It fits nicely with our playing style and attitude. In Barcelona, no one relaxes. We’re going to improve and strive to finish in the top two. 

“I desire the success of my team.”Even though the rejection was harsh and unfair, we must accept it.” 

After Girona’s 1-0 loss to Getafe on Saturday, Barcelona’s advantage in the league grew to 64 points, leaving Real Madrid eight points ahead of them. 

“Our trust never fades. According to Lopez, reduced scoring and league protection are the goals. Xavi said, “I should play nicely.”I think we ought to keep this relaxing environment in place. 

Nahuel Molina’s red card reduced Atletico to ten men in stoppage time, following the team’s first home loss of the season. With 55 points, they trailed Athletic Bilbao by one point for the final Champions League position. 

“They gave a better performance. We were out after the second goal. Atletico Madrid’s manager, Diego Simeone, praised their performance. 

“It is not appropriate to criticise my men. Everything was thrown into it. Keep your cool and aim for fourth. It will be difficult and complex.”