Atletico Madrid Triumphs Over Ten-Man Barcelona at Camp Nou
Ten-man Barcelona on the brink after Alvarez stunner sparks Atlético victory
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Atletico Madrid secured a crucial victory against Barcelona at Camp Nou, winning 2-0. A red card for Barcelona's Pau Cubarsí and a stunning free-kick goal from Julián Alvarez shifted the momentum. Alexander Sørloth added a second goal, putting Atletico in a strong position for their upcoming European Cup match.
- 01Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-0 at Camp Nou.
- 02Julián Alvarez scored a stunning free-kick after Pau Cubarsí's red card.
- 03Alexander Sørloth scored the second goal shortly after coming on.
- 04Marcus Rashford was active for Barcelona, registering multiple shots.
- 05Diego Simeone achieved his first victory at Camp Nou in 15 years.
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Atletico Madrid triumphed over Barcelona with a 2-0 victory at Camp Nou, marking a significant achievement for coach Diego Simeone, who celebrated his first win at this venue in 15 years. The match turned dramatically when Barcelona's defender Pau Cubarsí received a red card for a foul on Giuliano Simeone, giving Atletico a free-kick opportunity. Julián Alvarez capitalized on this, curling a brilliant shot into the net. Despite being a man down, Barcelona, led by Marcus Rashford, fought back but struggled to convert their chances. Atletico extended their lead with a second goal from Alexander Sørloth, who scored just nine minutes after entering the match. This victory positions Atletico favorably as they prepare for their upcoming European Cup clash.
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This victory boosts Atletico Madrid's confidence and positioning in the league, especially as they prepare for a critical European Cup match.
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