Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid to extend La Liga lead

The defending champions recovered from an early setback after Álex Baena put Atlético ahead in the 19th minute. Barcelona responded with determination, equalising through Brazil’s Raphinha in the 26th minute before Dani Olmo added a second on 65 minutes. Substitute Ferran Torres sealed the win with a goal deep into stoppage time (90+6).

Barcelona keep momentum as rivals stumble

This fifth consecutive league win sees Barcelona four points clear of Real Madrid, who are travelling to face Athletic Bilbao amid inconsistent form following three successive draws.

Atlético suffer their first defeat

Atlético Madrid remain on 31 points in fourth place, suffering their first defeat since the opening round, when they lost 2-1 to Espanyol.