Barcelona secured a crucial 2⁠-⁠1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano on Matchday 12 of LaLiga. Giuliano Simeone gave the hosts an early lead, but Fermin Lopez stepped up with a decisive brace to turn the game around and secure all three points for the Catalans.

The Barcelona midfielder equalised just before half-time, reacting quickest to a loose ball inside the box. He then completed the comeback in the second half with a first-time finish following a brilliant assist from Lamine Yamal.

Atletico paid the price for wasting several clear chances, while Hansi Flick's side showed their clinical edge to strengthen their position at the top of the LaLiga standings ahead of the international break.