It was a great chance for Barcelona to extend their La Liga lead after Real Madrid had lost to Mallorca earlier. In a tough match against Atletico Madrid, they came away with a 2-1 win that put them seven points clear.
The first half was very balanced, with Lamine Yamal causing plenty of problems for Nicolas Gonzalez. However, Atletico Madrid went ahead with a long ball to Giuliano Simeone, who controlled it and scored. Barcelona responded shortly after with a fine goal by Marcus Rashford.
The play that changed the match came in the final seconds of the first half, with Yamal beating Gonzalez on a long run that led to a red card for the Atletico Madrid player. Barcelona controlled most of the second half but with little effectiveness. That changed when Robert Lewandowski scored off a rebound a few minutes after coming on to seal the win.
Fulltime
Barcelona win the match 2-1.
LEWANDOWSKI GOAL
87' Cancelo drove down the left, cut inside and shot, Musso parried it and the rebound hit Lewandowski for the goal.
Ferran chance saved
66' Olmo pulled it back and Ferran finished, but Musso made the save.
Ferran chance saved
65' A deep cross found Ferran, who hit it right-footed, but Musso made the save.
Yamal shot wide
59' Yamal struck with his left foot, just wide of the post.
Red card overturned
46' VAR called the referee to review the play and he overturned the red card for Gerard Martín for a foul on Almada.
Substitutions
Fermín makes way for Ferran Torres, while Ruggeri comes on for Koke.
Second half begins
The second half is underway.
Halftime
The first half comes to an end (1-1).
Free kick chance missed
45+8' Rashford delivered a free kick cross, but Bernal missed the chance.
GONZÁLEZ SENT OFF
45+6' García played a long pass to Yamal, González fouled him on the edge of the box and after a VAR review it was given as a direct red card.
Lewandowski substitution
80' Lewandowski comes on for Rashford.
RASHFORD GOAL
41' Rashford made a great run down the left, combined with Olmo, and finished with his left foot to score.
GIULIANO GOAL
38' Lenglet played a long ball to Giuliano, who ran through alone and finished to score.
Yamal hits the post
34' A combination between Olmo, Fermín and Yamal ended with a chipped finish over Musso, but it hit the post.
Atlético chance missed
26' González played the pass, Baena sent a cross across goal, but Griezmann missed the finish. Offside was called on Baena, but he was onside.
Barcelona better
23' Barcelona have been the better side so far, but without scoring.
Yamal chance created
14' Yamal found López again with a pass, but his finish was off after being pressured by a defender.
Yamal through ball chance
12' Yamal played a great pass to Fermín López, who finished across goal, but Musso made the save.
Griezmann solo run
10' Griezmann made a great move down the right with two dribbles inside the box, but his finish went straight to García.
Rashford free kick saved
6' Rashford took a free kick from the left, easily handled by Musso.
Kickoff
The match Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona begins.
Confirmed lineup for Barcelona
Joan García, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Joao Cancelo; Pedri, Eric García, Fermín López; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Marcus Rashford.
Confirmed lineup for Atletico Madrid
Juan Musso; Nahuel Molina, Clement Lenglet, Robin LeNormand; Giuliano Simeone, Álex Baena, Koke, Obed Vargas, Nicolás González; Antoine Griezmann, Thiago Almada.
Standings
Barcelona are in first place in La Liga with 73 points. Atletico Madrid are fourth with 57.
Stadium
The match venue is Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain. It has a capacity of 70,000.
Where to watch
You can watch this match on ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes in the USA.
Welcome
Welcome to live coverage of the La Liga match Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona.
200+ Channels & Local Sports
- Price: Plans starting at $14.99/mo (Latino)
- Watch Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores & World Cup Qualifiers
Every MLS Match in One Place
- Price: $12.99/mo (Now included with standard subscription)
- Watch every MLS regular season game, Playoffs & Leagues Cup
Many Sports & ESPN Originals
- Price: $11.99/mo (or ESPN Unlimited for $29.99/mo)
- Features LaLiga, Bundesliga, FA Cup & NWSL
2,000+ Soccer Games Per Year
- Price: Starting at $8.99/mo
- Features Champions League, Serie A & Europa League
Home of the Premier League
- Price: Starting at $10.99/mo
- 175+ Exclusive EPL matches per season