Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2–1 on Sunday, moving three points clear at the top of La Liga, Al Jazeera reported.

The victory at Madrid’s Metropolitano left Barcelona three points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid and five ahead of third-placed Atletico after 12 games.

Giuliano Simeone put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute, volleying in Julian Alvarez’s cross from the left at close range. Atletico created several early chances as they pursued an eighth consecutive win, but Lopez equalised just before halftime after the ball broke to him inside the penalty area.

Lamine Yamal supplied the decisive pass in the 66th minute, finding Lopez for a first-time finish past goalkeeper Jan Oblak. According to Al Jazeera, the result marked Barcelona’s first run of five consecutive away league wins against Atletico.

“It was a very difficult match. The first half was tough, but we managed to come from behind and secure the win,” Lopez told La Liga TV after the match.

He also credited Yamal’s contribution: “His pass for the second goal was half the goal itself.”

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