Barcelona Stages Thrilling Comeback to Defeat Atlético Madrid 4-2

Barcelona staged a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over Atlético Madrid in LaLiga, with Ferran Torres scoring twice and Lamine Yamal netting the decisive goal. The victory takes Barça level on points with Real Madrid at the top of the table. "Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over Atlético Madrid in LaLiga. Ferran Torres scored twice, and Lamine Yamal netted the winner as Barça climbed to the top of the table. Read the full match summary and key highlights."

Madrid, Sunday – Barcelona produced a stunning late comeback to secure a 4-2 victory over Atlético Madrid in a pulsating LaLiga clash. Ferran Torres scored twice, while Lamine Yamal netted the decisive goal, taking the Catalans back to the top of the table.

LaLiga Standings Update

Barcelona now sits level on 60 points with Real Madrid, who defeated Villarreal 2-1 on Saturday.
Barça also have a game in hand following last week's postponed fixture against Osasuna.
Atlético Madrid remain in third place with 56 points from 28 matches

Match Summary

First Half: Atlético Take the Lead
Atlético Madrid struck first just before halftime when Julian Alvarez capitalized on a swift counterattack. Antoine Griezmann found Giuliano Simeone, who delivered a precise assist for Alvarez to score his 11th league goal of the season.

Second Half: Goals Galore

70' – Atlético Double Their Lead: Substitute Alexander Sorloth finished brilliantly from close range after being set up by Conor Gallagher.
72' – Barcelona Strike Back: Robert Lewandowski converted Iñigo Martínez’s cross to reduce the deficit.
78' – Equalizer!: Ferran Torres headed home from Raphinha’s delightful ball into the box.
90+’ – Yamal’s Wonder Goal: Lamine Yamal unleashed a long-range strike that beat Jan Oblak, giving Barcelona the lead.

Final Moments – Torres Seals the Win: Ferran Torres netted his second goal in stoppage time, putting the result beyond doubt.
Lamine Yamal, the match-winner, expressed his emotions after the victory:

"It was very important to get the three points today. We weren’t comfortable at first, but we showed our best side in the end. I knew I had an opportunity, and when the ball came my way, I took the shot."

Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will meet again in the Copa del Rey semifinals. After an exhilarating 4-4 first-leg draw, the decisive return leg will take place at the Metropolitano on April 2.