Lopez double fires Barcelona to win at Atletico Madrid

Author: ReutersPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Spain

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Lopez double fires Barcelona to win at Atletico Madrid

Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, with Fermin Lopez scoring both goals. Giuliano Simeone put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute, but Lopez equalised just before halftime. Lamine Yamal set up Lopez’s winner in the 66th minute. After 12 matches, Barcelona lead second-placed Real Madrid by three points and Atletico by five.

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