Fermín double lifts Barcelona to 2-1 comeback win at Atlético

Fermín López scored twice as Barcelona recovered from a goal down to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano on Sunday, November 8. The result kept Hansi Flick's side at the top of La Liga, three points ahead of Real Madrid and five clear of Atlético, according to EFE's match report.

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Atlético created several early openings before taking the lead through Giuliano Simeone. Julián Álvarez supplied the final pass for the close-range finish after a move involving Lee Kang-in. Joan García had already denied Álvarez in a one-on-one, while Marc Pubill struck the crossbar with a header as the home side pressed Barcelona's defence.

Barcelona remained exposed to counter-attacks as they tried to gain control of possession. Goal reported that João Cancelo's error led to another García save from Álvarez, while Lamine Yamal offered an attacking outlet at the other end. The visitors eventually drew level shortly before half-time, preventing Atlético from taking their narrow advantage into the interval.

Pedri's run through midfield helped create the equaliser. A defensive intervention from Pubill sent the ball towards Fermín, who beat Jan Oblak with a left-footed shot. Flick then introduced Frenkie de Jong at the break, replacing Brian Fariñas. According to Goal, De Jong initially operated at right-back as Barcelona began the second half with greater control.

Atlético still had opportunities to regain the lead. Álvarez failed to finish another chance against García and helped create a further opening that neither Álex Baena nor Alexander Sørloth converted. Fermín punished those misses in the 66th minute, finishing from Yamal's pass to put Barcelona ahead, EFE reported. It was his second goal of the match.

Flick later brought on Eric García and Gavi, with De Jong moving into midfield, Goal reported. Atlético pushed forward in pursuit of an equaliser, but Barcelona protected their lead to secure all three points. The visitors therefore head into the international break still leading the table after turning an early deficit into an away victory against a direct rival.