# Fermin double gives LaLiga leaders Barca 2-1 win at Atletico

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fermin-double-gives-laliga-leaders-barca-2-1-win-at-atletico/
- Published: 2026-11-08T22:08:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T23:38:23+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/fermin-double-gives-laliga-leaders-barca-2-1-win-atletico-6534746
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona beat Atletico 2-1.
- Barcelona came from behind to retain their three-point lead.
- Atletico are five points behind Barcelona after 12 games.

## Summary

Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, with Fermin Lopez scoring both goals, and kept their three-point lead at the top of LaLiga. The result matters in a tight race after 12 games, leaving Barcelona five points ahead of third-placed Atletico.

Atletico took the lead in the 10th minute through Giuliano Simeone, who turned in Julian Alvarez’s cross. Fermin equalised just before half-time after a run by Pedri, then scored the winner in the 66th minute from Lamine Yamal’s pass; Barcelona controlled much of the second half.

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