Alexander Sorloth scored a last-gasp winner as Atletico Madrid stole a 2-1 victory at Barcelona after battling again from a aim down.
Atletico will sit prime of La Liga at Christmas after Rodrigo de Paul cancelled out Pedri’s opener after which with their final assault of the sport, substitute Sorloth secured a outstanding victory.
Diego Simeone’s aspect solely recorded 4 photographs on aim all through the match as their goalkeeper Jan Oblak annoyed the hosts by making a number of saves.
Nonetheless, after staying within the match Atletico hit on the break on the loss of life with Nahuel Molina making a darting run after which sending an ideal ball into the field for Sorloth to web.
Barcelona followers have been annoyed by blended outcomes however regarded comfy within the first half, and Pedri performed a one-two with Gavi earlier than firing residence.
The house aspect pushed for a second aim and Fermin Lopez had an effort saved by Oblak earlier than Raphinha rattled the crossbar.
Nonetheless, on the hour mark, Atletico equalised with their first actual telling shot at aim with De Paul capitalising on a weak clearance and firing residence.
Oblak then got here into his personal denying each Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
These saves have been essential as within the final minute of added time, Atletico hit on the break and substitute Sorloth fired residence the winner.
Atletico have now received 12 consecutive matches in all competitions and sit proud on the summit of La Liga heading into Christmas.
Speaking Level – Atletico Madrid present ruthless streak to maneuver prime of La Liga
Barcelona ought to have completed off Aletico Madrid and had 19 photographs at aim in comparison with their guests’ 5.
Nonetheless, after Pedri put the hosts forward by a advantageous strike they failed to finish the victory.
Raphinha hitting the bar together with his aspect a aim forward was the turning level within the match, as two minutes later De Paul equalised.
The additional the sport progressed the much less seemingly Barcelona regarded to attain as Lewandowski and Raphinha each squandered nice possibilities.
Atletico regarded joyful to take a some extent and the possibility to remain degree with their league rivals on factors heading into Christmas.
Nonetheless, Barcelona have been uncovered within the final second and Atletico took benefit to proceed their profitable run.
Play of the Match – Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
The Slovenian goalkeeper was the distinction between the perimeters and made six saves to disclaim Barcelona additional targets.
Atletico boss Diego Simeone turned straight to his goalkeeper following the profitable aim, as an indication of how Oblak saved them within the recreation.
A key second for the goalkeeper was denying Pedri his second aim of the sport from shut vary with simply three minutes remaining.
Participant Scores
Barcelona: Pena 7, Kounde 7, Cubarsi 6, Martinez 7, Balde 6, Casado 7, Pedri 8, Raphinha 7, Lopez 6, Gavi 6, Lewandowski 6. Subs: Garcia 6, Olmo 7, Torres 6
Atletico Madrid: Oblak 9, Llorente 6, Gimenez 7, Lenglet 6, Galan 6, Simeone 7, De Paul 7, Barrios 6, Gallagher 6, Griezmann 6, Alvarez 7. Subs: Koke 6, Le Normand 7, Molina 7, Sorloth 7, Witsel 7
Match Highlights
30’ – GOAL! BARCELONA 1 (PEDRI) ATLETICO MADRID 0: Pedri began the transfer reducing in from the wing and driving into the field. He performs a one-two with Gavi earlier than firing low into the web.
58’ –RAPHINHA RATTLES BAR: Pedri finds the run of Raphinha who with the goalkeeper racing out tries to lob the shot-stopper. The shot clearly beats the ‘keeper however cannons off the crossbar.
60’ – GOAL! BARCELONA 1 ATLETICO MADRID 1 (DE PAUL): Atletico hit on the break and the ball is just cleared again into the trail of De Paul who rifles the ball into the underside nook.
87’ – OBLAK MAKES CRUCIAL SAVE: Pedri with a stunning ball into Raphinha. Nonetheless, the ahead’s contact is heavy and it takes the ball vast and permits Oblak to slim the angle and save.
90+6’ – GOAL! BARCELONA 1 ATLETICO MADRID 2 (SORLOTH): Substitute Molina finds himself in area after which sends a pin-point move to Sorloth who slides the ball residence.
