Fermin Lopez sends defiant message as Barcelona star downs Atletico Madrid with match-winning brace
- Fermin Lopez scored twice to help Barcelona come from behind and defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday at the Metropolitano, moving the Catalans three points clear at the top of La Liga.
- Giuliano Simeone gave Atletico an early lead in a high-octane start, but Lopez equalized before the interval at the Metropolitano stadium.
- After 66 minutes, Lamine Yamal slipped a pass to Lopez, who netted the winner; Lopez told Movistar, "we knew what they were going to offer-- a very difficult game."
- Barcelona now leads second-place Real Madrid by three points, while Atletico remains third; Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 on Saturday to maintain pressure.
- Atletico captain Koke said the team would not let the defeat upset them, stating, "that's football-- it's about being clinical," and noting "there's still a long way to go in La Liga.
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