In the 18th week of the Spanish LaLiga, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, the top two teams in the league, faced each other. The giant match ended with Atletico Madrid winning 2-1.
The goals that brought victory to Atletico Madrid were Rodrigo de Paul in the 60th minute and 90+6. Alexander Sörloth scored in the minute. Pedri scored Barcelona’s only goal in the 30th minute.
THE WIN AFTER 18 YEARS
Sörloth’s 90+6. The goal he scored in the minute and gave Atletico Madrid the victory was also the goal with which Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona away after 18 years. The capital team last defeated Barcelona away on February 5, 2006.
THE LEADER HAS CHANGED
With this match, Atletico Madrid rose to 41 points in LaLiga and took over the leadership from Barcelona. The Catalan team remained in 2nd place with 38 points.
In the next match of LaLiga, Barcelona will host Getafe away, while Atletico Madrid will host Osasuna at home.