FC Barcelona Go Seven Points Clear After Late Robert Lewandowski Winner

Robert Lewandowski scored in the 87th minute as FC Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1. Atletico had taken the lead before going down to 10 players. Barcelona now has 76 points, 7 ahead of Real Madrid, while Atletico remains fourth with 57 points.

For the La Liga clash at Camp Nou, FC Barcelona secured a crucial late victory over Atlético Madrid, winning 2-1 and strengthening their grip on the title race. The decisive moment came in the 87th minute when Robert Lewandowski scored the winner after a rebound fell kindly off his shoulder.

The match was intense and physical, with Atletico reduced to ten players early in the second half after Nico González was sent off for denying a clear chance to Lamine Yamal. Despite the setback, Atletico had taken the lead in the 39th minute through Giuliano Simeone, but Marcus Rashford equalised just 3 minutes later. Barcelona dominated much of the game, creating several chances, though Juan Musso made key saves to keep Atletico in the contest.

Late pressure eventually paid off as Lewandowski’s goal sealed the result. With 8 matches remaining, Barcelona now leads the standings with 76 points, 7 ahead of Real Madrid on 69. Atletico remain 4th with 57 points as the title race and European battles continue to intensify.