Barcelona comes from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Barcelona won 2-1 against Atletico Madrid at home on November 8, 2026, thanks to two goals from Fermin Lopez. Atletico initially took the lead with a goal from Giuliano Simeone, but Lopez equalized just before half-time. He then scored the winner in the 66th minute to secure Barcelona's three-point lead at the top of LaLiga. In Serie A, Lazio drew 1-1 with Napoli, maintaining their unbeaten record. A first-half goal from Davide Frattesi put Lazio ahead before an own goal from Alfonso Pedraza equalized for Napoli. Inter Milan defeated Como 2-0 to narrow the gap behind Lazio, who remain at the top of the standings.
- •Barcelona secures a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid.
- •Fermin Lopez scores twice after Atletico leads early.
- •Lazio draws 1-1 with Napoli, staying unbeaten in Serie A.
- •Inter Milan beats Como 2-0 to close in on Lazio.
- 11:41 PMBBC Sport — Barcelona fight back to beat Atleti as Fermin scores twice
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona win over Atletico Madrid as Lazio draw with Napoli
"A double from Fermin Lopez saw Barcelona come from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and restore their three-point lead at the top of LaLiga. Real Madrid had drawn level with their rivals by beating Valencia on Saturday and it appeared Atletico might be the ones heading into the international break on top after Giuliano Simeone gave them a deserved early lead.
"Fermin Lopez scores twice as Barcelona come from behind to claim a gritty win over Atletico Madrid and maintain their advantage at the top of La Liga.
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External links- BBC SportNov 8, 2026, 11:41 PMBarcelona fight back to beat Atleti as Fermin scores twice
Fermin Lopez scores twice as Barcelona come from behind to claim a gritty win over Atletico Madrid and maintain their advantage at the top of La Liga.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 10:48 PMBarcelona win over Atletico Madrid as Lazio draw with Napoli
A double from Fermin Lopez saw Barcelona come from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and restore their three-point lead at the top of LaLiga. Real Madrid had drawn level with their rivals by beating Valencia on Saturday and it appeared Atletico might be the ones heading into the international break on top after Giuliano Simeone gave them a deserved early lead.
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