Barcelona faced off against Atletico Madrid, emerging victorious with a narrow 1:0 win, thanks to a standout performance from Joao Felix. Barcelona dominated the early game, creating numerous opportunities, with Robert Lewandowski’s chance in the 13th minute being notably close, as his shot just missed the post guarded by Jan Oblak. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Joao Felix brilliantly executed a lob shot for the game’s only goal. Felix continued to threaten, almost doubling the lead before half-time, but Oblak made a crucial save to keep the scoreline at 1:0.
The second half saw Barcelona maintain pressure, highlighted by Raphinha hitting the post in the 58th minute. Atletico’s Alvaro Morata had a golden opportunity to equalize, but his effort was denied by Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Inaki Pena, who also impressively saved a free kick from Depay in the 80th minute. Lewandowski had a chance with a solo effort late in the game but failed to convert. Pena, alongside Felix, was instrumental in securing Barcelona’s victory, notably stopping Correa in the 94th minute to save three points.
This win places Barcelona third in the league with 34 points, just three points behind Real Madrid and Girona, who are tied at the top with 38 points each. Up next, Barcelona will host Girona in the Catalan derby for the 16th round, while Atletico Madrid will welcome Almeria to Spain’s capital.
