Newcastle United levelled twice after Barcelona took the lead on the night, leaving the score at 2-2 near the end of the first half. A Lamine Yamal penalty gave the team a late 3-2 lead in the half. After the break, however, Barcelona took control of the proceedings with Fermin Lopez scoring once and Robert Lewandowski netting a brace to inflict a humiliating defeat on the Premier League side.
Faced with the losing run in the fixture hitting a dozen, Scotland did their best to escape the tag. And got caught. On a bright and bracing day in front of a full house, paying crazy money for the privilege, Scotland played their part in an enthralling game for no reward. Ireland's bonus point win gives them a triple crown in a season where that prize exceeds its usual merit.
Atletico Madrid has compiled a 15-6-4 record when favored on the moneyline this season. In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -169 or shorter, Atletico Madrid has a 9-1-1 record (winning 81.8% of its games).
