Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday, November 8, in La Liga, according to TNT Sports.
Giuliano Simeone gave Atletico the lead in the 10th minute, finishing after a cross from Julian Alvarez, according to the reports. Barcelona had been chasing the game from that early moment in front of a loud home crowd in Madrid.
Fermin levelled the score just before half-time, striking with his left foot after confusion in the Atletico defence, according to Sportingpedia. The goal came at a crucial moment, sending the teams into the break at 1-1 after Atletico had held the advantage for most of the first half.
The winner came in the 66th minute, when Lamine Yamal threaded a pass through the Atletico back line and Fermin ran on to it to finish first time with his right foot past goalkeeper Jan Oblak, according to the reports. It was Fermin's second goal of the night and his eighth of the season.
The result leaves Barcelona top of La Liga with 33 points, three clear of second-placed Real Madrid on 30, while Atletico stay third on 28 points, according to the reports. Atletico had the chance to move into second place with a win and instead fell five points behind the leaders.
Barcelona have now won five consecutive away matches against Atletico Madrid and kept a perfect away record after six league matches this season, according to Sportingpedia. The champions go into the international break three points clear at the top.
Sources: TNT Sports; Sportingpedia