Sørloth's 96th-Minute Goal Gives Atlético 2-1 Win, Tops La Liga with Game in Hand

Dec 21, 2024, 09:18 PM

Atlético Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, climbing to the top of La Liga with a three-point lead and a game in hand. Pedri put Barcelona ahead in the 30th minute with a well-executed goal following a one-two combination with Gavi. Atlético Madrid leveled the score in the 60th minute when Rodrigo De Paul capitalized on a defensive error to find the net. Deep into stoppage time, Alexander Sørloth sealed the win for Atlético Madrid in the 96th minute, scoring off an assist from Nahuel Molina. The victory marks Atlético Madrid's first league win away at Barcelona in over 18 years and is Simeone's first at this venue. The result extends Atlético Madrid's winning streak to 12 consecutive matches in all competitions and drops Barcelona to second place in the league.