Jonathan David unable to be Atletico Madrid super-sub in Barcelona comeback atop LaLiga

Jonathan David came on as a late substitute but could not prevent Atlético Madrid from falling to a 2-1 defeat against Barcelona on Sunday. Despite Giuliano Simeone opening the scoring for Atlético in the 10th minute, Barcelona overturned the deficit behind a brace from Fermín López to secure victory at Estadio Metropolitano.

David entered the match with 12 minutes remaining as his playing time under Diego Simeone continues to decline. The victory extends Hansi Flick's Barcelona side to a three-point lead atop LaLiga, leaving Atlético Madrid in third place, five points adrift as players depart for the November international window.