FC Barcelona Suffers Late Defeat to Atlético Madrid

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FC Barcelona Suffers Late Defeat to Atlético Madrid

In a dramatic turn of events, FC Barcelona fell to a 1-2 defeat against Atlético Madrid in their La Liga match on December 25, 2024. Despite dominating the game for the majority of the time, Barcelona's efforts were undone in the final minutes.

The match began positively for Barcelona, with Pedri scoring the opening goal in the 30th minute. However, Atlético Madrid equalized through De Paul in the 60th minute, setting the stage for a tense finale. In a stunning counterattack, Atlético's Alexander Sørloth scored the winning goal in the 96th minute, securing a comeback victory for the visitors.

Barcelona's lineup included Iñaki Peña in goal, a defensive quartet of Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Balde, and a midfield and attack featuring Pedri, Raphinha, Gavi, Fermín, and Lewandowski. Despite their strong performance, the team was unable to capitalize on their dominance.

This loss marks a significant setback for Barcelona, who have been struggling with form and injuries in recent weeks. The absence of key players like Lamine Yamal and the injury to Ferran Torres have further complicated their situation.

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