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Apr 05, 2026
Lewandowski Scores Thrilling Late Winner as Barcelona Edge Atletico Madrid 2-1
Barcelona secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid, thanks to Robert Lewandowski's late …
Barcelona edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a thrilling La Liga encounter, with Robert Lewandowski scoring a dramatic late winner to help his team move seven points clear at the top of the table.The visitors took the lead through Giuliano Simeone in the 39th minute, but Marcus Rashford equalized just three minutes later. Atletico were reduced to 10 men just before half-time when Nico Gonzalez was sent off.Despite being a man down, Atletico dug deep to try and avoid defeat, but Lewandowski had other ideas. The veteran Polish striker used his shoulder to deflect home a rebound from point-blank range after 87 minutes, securing a crucial win for Barcelona.The victory comes after Real Madrid slipped up earlier on Saturday, losing 2-1 at Mallorca. This win puts Barcelona in a strong position to defend their league title.
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