The absence of head coach Hansi Flick and attacking star Lamine Yamal is initially not noticeable for FC Barcelona in the top match against Atlético Madrid. But the squandered chances paid off.
Without suspended head coach Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona suffered another setback in the top match of the Spanish Primera División against Atlético Madrid and lost the lead in the table. Barça initially dominated and deservedly led 1-0 thanks to Pedri's goal (30 minutes), but Rodrigo de Paul (60 minutes) and ex-Leipzig player Alexander Sörloth (90.+6) turned the game around to give Atlético a flattering 2-1 (0-1) victory.
The Catalans (38 points), who missed several great chances, had to surrender the lead in the table to Atlético (41). The new leaders have also played one game less. Champions Real Madrid (37) host Sevilla FC this Sunday and can knock Barça out of second place with a win.
Absence of attacking star Yamal hardly noticeable
Flick, who had described Atlético as the "best team in the league at the moment" before the game, was once again replaced on the touchline by assistant Marcus Sorg. The former national team coach had been suspended for two games following his red card in the 2-2 away draw against Betis Sevilla. Flick was already unable to coach his team last weekend in the 1-0 defeat against CD Leganés.
Barcelona's offense was very present for a long time against defensively strong Atlético, despite the absence of young star Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old winger suffered a ligament injury against Leganés after a blow to his right ankle and is expected to be out for another two to three weeks.
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FC Barcelona
Atlético Madrid
- Pedri - 1:0 (30.)
- (60.) 1:1 - Rodrigo De Paul
- (90.+6.) 1:2 - Alexander Sørloth
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90.+6.
Sørloth scores the winner at the last second
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60.
De Paul scores the equalizer out of nowhere
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57.
Raphinha misses the crossbar
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30.
Pedri and Gavi combine to give Barcelona the lead
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90.+8.End of 2nd half
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90.+6.Yellow card Atlético Madrid
José María Giménez
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90.+6.Goal for Atlético Madrid, 1:2 through Alexander Sørloth (Nahuel Molina)
Alexander Sørloth
Striker
Assist: Nahuel Molina
Defender
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80.Substitution in FC Barcelona
Eric García
Defender
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80.Substitution out FC Barcelona
Marc Casadó
Midfielder
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77.Yellow card Atlético Madrid
Robin Le Normand
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73.Substitution in Atlético Madrid
Alexander Sørloth
Striker
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73.Substitution out Atlético Madrid
Marcos Llorente
Defender
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73.Substitution in Atlético Madrid
Robin Le Normand
Defender
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73.Substitution out Atlético Madrid
Antoine Griezmann
Striker
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64.Substitution in FC Barcelona
Ferran Torres
Striker
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64.Substitution out FC Barcelona
Gavi
Midfielder
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64.Substitution in FC Barcelona
Dani Olmo
Striker
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64.Substitution out FC Barcelona
Fermín López
Midfielder
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62.Substitution in Atlético Madrid
Koke
Midfielder
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62.Substitution out Atlético Madrid
Conor Gallagher
Midfielder
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62.Substitution in Atlético Madrid
Nahuel Molina
Defender
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62.Substitution out Atlético Madrid
Giuliano Simeone
Midfielder
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60.Goal for Atlético Madrid, 1:1 through Rodrigo De Paul
Rodrigo De Paul
Midfielder
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53.Yellow card Atlético Madrid
Axel Witsel
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52.Substitution in Atlético Madrid
Axel Witsel
Midfielder
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52.Substitution out Atlético Madrid
José María Giménez
Defender
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.+2.End of 1st half
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30.Goal for FC Barcelona, 1:0 through Pedri (Gavi)
Pedri
Midfielder
Assist: Gavi
Midfielder
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1.Start of the match
