Atletico Madrid moved to the top of La Liga with a dramatic 96th-minute winner against Barcelona in a thrilling encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano. The match, which was closely contested throughout, saw Atletico’s relentless pressure finally pay off in the dying moments, as they secured a 2-1 victory over the Catalan giants.
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Barcelona took the lead in the first half with a well-taken goal from Robert Lewandowski, who capitalized on a defensive error to find the back of the net. However, Atletico Madrid responded in the second half, with Antoine Griezmann scoring a stunning equalizer from outside the box, bringing the match back to level terms.
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As the game seemed destined for a draw, Atletico pushed forward in search of a winner, and in the 96th minute, they were rewarded. A last-minute corner was expertly delivered into the box, and Savic rose highest to head the ball into the net, sending the home crowd into raptures.
With this crucial win, Atletico Madrid leapfrogged Real Madrid and Barcelona to claim the top spot in La Liga. Their resilience and determination were evident, as they refused to settle for a point and kept pushing until the final whistle. Barcelona, on the other hand, were left to rue missed opportunities, as they failed to hold on to their lead and secure a vital point in the race for the title.
Atletico’s victory marks a significant step in their pursuit of the La Liga title, and with the season heading into its final stages, they will be hoping to maintain their momentum in the coming weeks.
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