"Raphinha lauded the type of win than can decide a title race as Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday to move four points clear at the top of LaLiga. Álex Baena gave Atlético a 19th-minute lead, but Raphinha, on his second start since returning from a two month injury lay off, drew Barça level seven minutes later, rounding Jan Oblak after being fed by Pedri."
""I think we're growing in confidence game by game," Raphinha told reporters after Barça extended their lead over Real Madrid, who play Athletic Club on Wednesday, at the same time as moving six points clear of Atlético. "We knew it was a big game in LaLiga today. It's the type of win that can decide a title race. If we keep picking up points game after game, everything will look much better.""
Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 at Spotify Camp Nou to move four points clear at the top of LaLiga. Álex Baena opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Raphinha equalised seven minutes later on his second start after a two-month injury layoff. Robert Lewandowski missed a first-half penalty, and Dani Olmo restored Barcelona's lead shortly after the hour mark. Ferran Torres sealed the victory in stoppage time. Raphinha's return added energy and dynamic intensity, while Pedri provided midfield control on his first start since October. Diego Simeone praised Raphinha's versatility and impact.
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