Barcelona move clear at the top after Fermín López’s double stuns Atlético Madrid

Barcelona secured their position at the top of La Liga after coming from behind to defeat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday. Giuliano Simeone gave the hosts an early lead in the 10th minute following an assist from Julián Álvarez, but Fermín López equalized for Hansi Flick's side right on the stroke of halftime.

Barcelona seized control in the second half following the introduction of Frenkie de Jong, with Fermín López scoring his second goal of the night in the 66th minute off a pass from Lamine Yamal. The victory ended a difficult fortnight for Barcelona following consecutive defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.