"Barcelona produced an impressive comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 and move four points clear at the top of La Liga. Alex Baena fired Atletico ahead on Tuesday, but Raphinha equalised for the champions before Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres slotted home to end the visitors' run of 13 straight league games without defeat. list of 4 itemsend of list Barca might have been more comfortable had Robert Lewandowski not ballooned a first-half penalty over the bar."
"Following a tense start, Atletico took the lead with, predictably, a ball in behind Barcelona's persistently high defensive line. Baena scampered through on goal and beat Joan Garcia, barely celebrating because he could sense the linesman's raised flag behind him. However, a VAR review showed the Spaniard was level with Pau Cubarsi when he broke, and the goal was reinstated. Alex Baena celebrates scoring the opener [David Ramos/Getty Images] Barcelona responded rapidly and levelled in the 26th minute,"
"This was Barca's fifth consecutive La Liga win after losing the El Clasico against Madrid in October, but they have not shone consistently in that period, and coming against a title rival, this display gave Flick's side a welcome boost. They were without defender Ronald Araujo, who is taking a mental health break, according to Spanish reports, along with ill midfielder Frenkie de Jong and the longer-term absentees."
Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1, with Raphinha equalising after Alex Baena's opener and Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres scoring to complete the turnaround. The win moved Barcelona four points clear at the top of La Liga and ended Atletico's 13-game unbeaten league run. Robert Lewandowski missed a first-half penalty. Barcelona lacked Ronald Araujo (on a mental health break), ill Frenkie de Jong and other absentees. The result was Barcelona's fifth consecutive La Liga victory; the side showed inconsistency but gained a timely boost after recent Champions League and league scares.
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