Barcelona showcased resilience and attacking class, overturning an early setback to claim a crucial victory over Atlético Madrid and tighten their grip on the La Liga summit.

Atlético struck first in the 19th minute through Álex Baena, briefly silencing the home crowd. But Hansi Flick’s side responded with authority. Raphinha levelled the match before halftime, and after the break Barça shifted into full control.

A sharp finish from Dani Olmo completed the turnaround, while Ferran Torres added a late goal to secure a commanding 3–1 win.

With the victory, Barça move to 37 points, stretching their lead over Real Madrid to four. Atlético, meanwhile, remain fourth and squander a key opportunity to stay within reach of the title contenders.

2025-26, Spain - La Liga

Barcelona - Atletico Madrid 3:1 (1:1)
Goals: Álex Baena, 19 (0:1); Raphinha, 26 (1:1); Olmo, 65 (2:1); Torres F., 90 (3:1)

Barcelona: García Jo.; Balde Al.; Cubarsí; Martín G.; Kounde; Garcia E.; Olmo (Rashford, 66); Yamal (Christensen A., 88); Raphinha (Fernández Dro, 74); Pedri (Casado M., 74); Lewandowski (Torres F., 67)
Substitution: Rashford (from 66); Torres F. (from 67); Casado M. (from 74); Fernández Dro (from 74); Christensen A. (from 88)
Bench: Szczesny; Kochen; Jofre; Bernal; Bardagji
Yellow Cards: Martín G. 45

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Gimenez Jose; Lenglet; Molina N.; Hancko; Cardoso Joao (Koke, 14; Griezmann, 75); Barrios P.; Álex Baena (Almada, 62); Gonzalez N. (Gallagher C., 46); Álvarez Jul.; Simeone G-o (Sørloth, 62)
Substitution: Koke (from 14 till 75); Gallagher C. (from 46); Almada (from 62); Sørloth (from 62); Griezmann (from 75)
Bench: Musso; Esquivel S.; Ruggeri; Pubill; Galán J.; Martín Car.; Raspadori
Yellow Cards: Álex Baena 41