Summary and Goals| Barcelona 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Matchday 18 of the LALIGA EA SPORTS Full-Time

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THE END OF THE MATCH!!!

SORLOTH'S GOAL MAKES ATLÉTICO MADRID THE LEADER DURING ALL OF CHRISTMAS!!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM ATLÉTICO DE MAAAAADRID!!!

SORLOTH MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARCA THE SECOND ONE!!!

HE'S GOING TO GIVE HIM THE VICTORY ON THE HORN!!!

Sorloth puts Atleti ahead!

Well, well, what an end to the match. Tremendous. A textbook counterattack from Atlético de Madrid, with De Paul opening up for Nahuel Molina on the right flank, who produced a masterful cross, at ground level, to find Sorloth, who fired a missile with his left foot, beating Iñaki Peña.

Ferran Torres' cross easily falls into Oblak 's hands.

Lenglet intercepts

The French centre-back puts his foot out to cut off Dani Olmo 's pass, once again looking for Lewandowski.

Very attentive Oblak

The Slovenian took a few steps forward to block a through ball that Lewandowski was already looking for in the visitors' area.

Eric García is called for a foul for bringing down Galán on the left wing. The red-and-white team gains a few seconds.

SIX MINUTES OF EXTRA TIME ADDED.

BRING OUT OBLAAAAAAAAAAK AGAIN!!!

This time the Slovenian goalkeeper repelled Pedri 's point-blank shot. A tremendous performance by the Atlético de Madrid goalkeeper.

RAPHINHAAAAAAAAAAA HAD IT!!!

Well, well, what a pass Pedri filtered again for the Brazilian's run, who was not fine in his duel with Oblak. He delayed his shot too much, leaving himself with little angle to overcome the Slovenian.

ERIC GARCÍA WASN’T EXPECTING IT!

Raphinha 's cross is a mid-height cross that the Barcelona pivot fails to control in Atleti 's six-yard box.

De Paul was looking for a through ball for Sorloth to run away with, but the Norwegian was unable to start the run.

DANI OLMO WAS CLOSE NOW!!!

How the Barcelona midfielder entered the red-and-white area, but his shot to the far post did not find the goal.

Minutes for Eric Garcia

He comes in for Casadó to act as a pivot.

Another yellow card for Atlético

Le Normand sees it due to a grab on Ferran Torres.

AND NOW PABLO BARRIOS HAD IT!!!

Julián Álvarez played in the academy player's entry into the Barça area, but his left-footed shot was repelled by Iñaki Peña who saved a providential leg. What a few minutes of the game.

WHAT LEWANDOWSKI JUST MISSED!!! AWESOME!!!

Ferran Torres ' pass from the right could have been offside, but the Polish striker was unable to connect with the shot. What a chance.

Sorloth and Julián Álvarez did not understand each other, with the Norwegian filtering a pass into space that the Argentine did not read.

Griezmann and Llorente leave

Some whistles for the Frenchman. Sorloth and Le Normand enter.

Koke intercepts the pass back that Casadó was already waiting for at the edge of the area.

Witsel arrives to tackle a dangerous advance by Lewandowski on the edge of the red-and-white area.

WHAT A POISONOUS CROSS FROM RAPHINHA!!!

The Brazilian winger's cross from the edge of the area ends up going very close to the top corner of Oblak 's goal.

LEWANDOWSKI COULD NOT PUSH IT!!!

Raphinha's pass from the right side of the box narrowly missed the Polish striker's effort.

And also double change in Barcelona

Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres come in for Gavi and Fermín.

Double change at Atletico Madrid

Koke and Nahuel Molina come on for Gallagher and Giuliano Simeone.

59'

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM ATLETICOOOOOOOOO!!!

PAUL MAAAAAAAAAAARCA TIE!!!

De Paul equalizes for Atleti!

Atlético de Madrid respond at Montjuïc. Casadó made a serious mistake in his clearance, leaving a dead ball on the edge of the area, which De Paul took advantage of, firing a shot close to the far post , unstoppable by the outstretched Iñaki Peña.

Witsel, who had been injured after a severe blow to the head, is recovering .

TO THE CROSSBAR RAPHINHAAAAAAA!!!

A tremendous through ball by Pedri left the Brazilian one-on-one with Oblak, but his attempted chip crashed into the crossbar.

CRUCIAL CUBARSÍ!

The Barcelona centre-back put his foot in at the last moment to prevent Julián Álvarez from making a dangerous entry into the area .

PEDRI TRIED TO GET A DOUBLE!!!

The Canary Islander received the ball inside the area, placed it on his left leg, but his shot went over the crossbar.

Cubarsí himself blocked Lewandowski 's shot from the edge of the area. The Pole was lamenting.

First yellow card of the match and it's for Atlético

Witsel, who has just entered the field, sees it after stamping on Lewandowski 's right foot on the edge of the area.

Giménez can no longer continue and asks for a change

The Uruguayan limps off, very angry. Witsel comes in his place.

Problems for Gimenez

The Uruguayan from Atlético de Madrid falls to the ground with some physical discomfort.

OBLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK PREVENTS FERMÍN'S GOAL!!!

Pedri filtered the ball through for the Andalusian on his way into the area, but his shot at the Slovenian was repelled by the Atlético de Madrid goalkeeper. A clear chance for 2-0.

First half ends, Barca 1, Atletico Madrid 0.

IÑIGO MARTÍNEZ ON THE CUT!!!

Galán 's cross was missed by Julián Álvarez, who was almost on target, as the Barcelona centre-back anticipated him at the last moment.

THEY ADD A MINUTE OF EXTRA TIME.

Llorente 's cross is repelled by Iñigo Martínez.

Griezmann was unable to find the ball with his through ball to Julián Álvarez behind the Barça defence. The Frenchman was lamenting.

Lenglet intercepts Pedri 's attempt to pass the ball between the lines towards Raphinha.

Julián Álvarez is called offside when he received a ball through to De Paul.

CUT FROM PAUL!

Great action from Koundé, cutting back on his marker and passing back to Fermín, but the Andalusian was unable to get away from the Argentine's defence.

Gavi is whistled for handball as he tries to control the ball near the right-hand corner flag of the red-and-white team.

Griezmann's set piece ends in a foul in Giménez 's attack on Casadó.

Dangerous free kick for Atlético. Balde committed it on Giuliano Simeone.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM BARCELONAAAAAAAA!!!

PEDRI MAAAAAAAAAAARCA THE FIRST ONE!!!

Pedri puts Barcelona ahead!

The leader strikes first. Gavi receives the ball at the edge of the area, and with a great technical gesture, whether he wanted to or not, he turns it into a perfect assist for Pedri, who perfectly defined Oblak with a shot close to the far post.

Two against one between Galán and Gallagher to stop Raphinha from reaching the goal line.

Iñaki Peña punches away the corner taken by Griezmann.

GAVI HAS HAD THE FIRST ONE!!!

Raphinha 's cross was met by the Barcelona midfielder's header, who was unmarked, but it went just wide of the right post.

FERMÍN TRIED IT!!!

Powerful left-footed shot from the Andalusian that Oblak managed to repel. It went somewhat centered.

NO PENALTY!!!

The VAR ratifies the decision of De Burgos Bengoetxea, who saw nothing punishable in that possible handball by Giuliano Simeone. He considered it to be involuntary.

BARCELONA IS ASKING FOR A PENALTY!!!

Giuliano Simeone is accused of handball after touching Raphinha 's cross with his arm.

Iñigo Martínez bursts into the defense again, now to prevent Julián Álvarez from advancing through the three-quarter zone.

Iñigo Martínez appears to cut off Giuliano Simeone's header , who was looking for Griezmann in the Barça area.

Corner kick taken by Raphinha that Lewandowski fails to finish, the ball touching his own back.

LEWANDOWSKI DIDN'T COME!

Fermín 's curling shot narrowly misses the Pole, with Oblak having to get his hand in to avoid any scares.

Lenglet was attentive to tackle Raphinha 's new attempt in the Atlético area.

GIMÉNEZ CLEARS!

Raphinha 's cross with his right foot was already waiting for Lewandowski at the penalty spot, but the Uruguayan anticipated it to avoid it.

Gallagher 's pass was too long and he was unable to find Galán in his race. The ball ended up in Iñaki Peña 's possession.

Good defense by Galán, stopping Raphinha 's dangerous foray into the area , looking to break through the goal line. He forced the goal kick.

LONG LIVE LEWANDOWSKI!

The Polish striker heads the ball high after a cross from the side. What a start for Barcelona.

SALVADOR GALLAGHER AT ATLETI!!!

Raphinha once again received a good ball inside the red-and-white area, but his left-footed shot on goal was providentially repelled by the English footballer.

RAPHINHA COULD NOT FINISH WELL!!!

Pedri filtered through for Fermín to enter the area, who put the cross to the far post, but the Brazilian was somewhat forced to arrive to hit the header.

Pressure from Barcelona on Atlético de Madrid 's ball out, forcing Oblak to give the first possession to the wing.

BARCELONA AND ATLÉTICO DE MADRID ARE PLAYING FOR THE LEADERSHIP!!!

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• December 3: RCD Mallorca 1-5 FC Barcelona (LaLiga)
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• December 11: Atlético de Madrid 3-1 Slovan Bratislava (Champions League)
• December 8: Atlético de Madrid 4-3 Sevilla FC (LaLiga)
• December 5: CP Cacereño 1-3 Atlético de Madrid (Copa del Rey)
• November 30: Real Valladolid 0-5 Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga)

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
• Tournament: LaLiga
• Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys