Barcelona pulled off a dramatic 4-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the 28th round of La Liga, marking a historic comeback from two goals down. This win takes Barcelona to the top of the La Liga standings with 60 points, while Atletico Madrid remains in third place with 56 points. Their next match will be against Girona on March 30 at the Estadio Lluís Companys.
German coach Hansi Flick was reportedly ecstatic after the match, particularly impressed by the stellar performance of defender Inigo Martinez. Martinez’s assist to Robert Lewandowski sparked the turnaround, and Flick praised him for his exceptional contribution on both ends of the pitch. He told Martinez, “You’ve proven to the world why you are the best in the world in this position.”
The newspaper also highlighted Barcelona’s starlet, Lamine Yamal, who shocked Atletico Madrid’s defense with his relentless play, eventually sealing the victory with a goal in the second minute of stoppage time. Flick, in his praise, called him a “monster” for his outstanding display and skill.
Ferran Torres, who scored two goals and led Barcelona’s fightback, was also commended by Flick, who said Torres would be a crucial part of Barcelona’s plans moving forward.
In an unexpected turn, Barcelona president Joan Laporta visited the dressing room to congratulate Flick and the players after the win. He took special time to praise Yamal for his match-winning performance, telling him, “Becoming the best in the world is just a matter of time.”
Laporta also emphasized the importance of giving Ferran Torres more playing time, stating, “After what he did tonight, sitting him on the bench would be a great injustice.”
Barcelona’s remarkable victory marks a significant moment in their season, with both individual performances and team spirit propelling them to the top of La Liga.
