Ferran Torres scored in his third successive match against Atlético Madrid. Barcelona defeated Atleti 3-1 in the top-of-the-table clash at the Camp Nou on Tuesday.
Off the bench, Torres put the game beyond Atlético Madrid’s reach when he scored the third goal in the 90+6 minute. Ferran finished off a great team move, assisted by Alejandro Balde.
Alex Baena, assisted by Nahuel Molina, had opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a marvelous strike from inside the penalty area.
However, Raphinha responded for Barcelona, equalising in the 26th minute. Pedri assisted Raphinha when he levelled the score.
Ten minutes later, Robert Lewandowski failed to put Barça in front when he missed from the spot in the 36th minute. His penalty went over the crossbar, a perfect goal in rugby.
Dani Olmo then put Barcelona ahead with a fantastic strike in the 65th minute, making it 2-1.
Just when Atleti went in search of an equaliser in the dying stages of the match, Hansi Flick’s charges found gaps in their defence.
That’s when Torres gave the Barcelona faithful, who couldn’t wait for the match to end, something to celebrate.
Following their victory, Barcelona is four points clear at the top of the La Liga table. They have accumulated 37 points from 15 matches.
Real Madrid ranks second with 33 points after 14 matches. After their defeat, Atleti remains on 31 points after 15 games.
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid: Official Lineups
Barcelona’s Starting XI:
Alejandro Balde, Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Joan Garcia (G), Gerard Martin, Dani Olmo, Jules Kounde, and Eric Garcia.
Atlético Madrid’s Starting XI:
Jose Maria Gimenez, Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Barrios, Alex Baena, Jan Oblak (G), Clement Lenglet, Nahuel Molina, David Hancko, Julian Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone, and Nicolas Gonzalez.
Barcelona Latest Results
In their previous league game on 29 November 2025, Barcelona thrashed Alaves 3-1 at the Camp Nou. Dani Olmo scored twice, while Lamine Yamal scored and assisted.
Pablo Ibanez gave Alaves a dream start when he found the back of the net in the first minute of the match. However, that dream turned into a nightmare in a few minutes.
Yamal equalised for Barcelona eight minutes later. Olmo then put the hosts ahead in the 26th minute. Olmo extended the defending champions’ lead in the 90+3 minute, securing a 3-1 victory.
Atlético Madrid Latest Results
Atlético Madrid thumped Oviedo 2-0 in La Liga’s Round 14 clash at the Metropolitano Stadium on 29 November 2025. Alexander Sorloth scored a brace in the showdown.
Sorloth opened the scoring in the 16th minute, assisted by David Hancko. He then extended Atleti’s lead in the 26th minute. His goals helped his side secure a 2-0 victory and three crucial points.
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid: Head-to-Head
Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid in their last two fixtures. Flick’s side scored five goals against their fierce rivals, while the latter only scored two against them in that period.
Atlético Madrid 0-1 Barcelona
In the second leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final at the Metropolitano Stadium on 2 April 2025, Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 1-0, booking their spot in the final.
Spanish goal poacher Ferran Torres netted the only goal of the match in the 27th minute. Lamine Yamal, who was in red-hot form at the time, assisted Torres in the fiercely contested clash. Nine players received yellow cards.
Atlético Madrid 2-4 Barcelona
Substitute Ferran Torres scored a brace in the La Liga encounter at the Metropolitano Stadium on 16 March 2025.
Julian Alvarez opened the scoring in the 45th minute, giving Atleti a 1-0 lead at halftime. Alexander Sorloth doubled the score in the 70th minute, making it 2-0.
Barça turned the tide in the second half. They scored four goals in the last 20 minutes of the thriller.
Robert Lewandowski pulled one back in the 72nd minute, and Torres equalised six minutes later. Inigo Martinez assisted Lewandowski, while Raphinha assisted Torres.
Lamine Yamal made it 3-2 in the 90+2 minute, assisted by Pedri. As if that was not enough, Torres extended Barcelona’s lead in the 90+8 minute. Barcelona ultimately thrashed Atlético Madrid 4-2.
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Barcelona’s Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Saturday, 6 December 2025, Barcelona visits Betis at Estadio de La Cartuja in Round 15 of La Liga. The match starts at 19:30.
- On Tuesday, 9 December 2025, Barcelona hosts Eintracht Frankfurt at the Camp Nou on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League. The clash kicks off at 22:00.
Atlético Madrid’s Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Saturday, 6 December 2025, Atlético Madrid visits Athletic Bilbao at Estadio San Mames in Round 15 of La Liga. The showdown starts at 22:00.
- On Tuesday, 9 December 2025, Atlético Madrid visits PSV at Philips Stadion on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League. The match starts at 22:00.
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