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Barcelona Thrashes Atletico Madrid in Thrilling Encounter at Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Madrid, March 16, 2025 – Barcelona secured a convincing 5-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in a thrilling La Liga matchday 28 clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. The match was characterized by intensity and excitement, with goals spread throughout the second half and yellow cards for both teams.
Atletico took the lead with a goal from José María Giménez Álvarez in the 45th minute, assisted by Giovanni Simeone. Atletico’s second goal came from Alexander Sorloth in the 70th minute, assisted by Conor Gallagher.
Barcelona responded with impressive attacking efficiency. Robert Lewandowski scored in the 72nd minute with an assist from Iñaki Martinez, and Fernando Torres netted two goals, one in the 78th minute assisted by Raphinha and another in the 90th minute without an assist. Lamine Yamal also added a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Pedri.
Barcelona dominated possession (66%) and had 12 shots on goal, 5 of which were on target, while Atletico managed 7 shots, only 2 on target. Both teams had 6 corners and received several yellow cards; Kounde and Balde for Barcelona, and Mandava for Atletico. Despite the result, the match provided a vibrant spectacle that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 60 C. Gallagher came in and S. Lino went out., at minute 60 A. Sorloth came in and J. Alvarez went out., at minute 79 J. M. Gimenez came in and G. Simeone went out., at minute 79 N. Molina came in and R. de Paul went out., at minute 87 R. Riquelme came in and A. Griezmann went out.
Substitutions barcelona: at minute 67 F. Torres came in and D. Olmo went out., at minute 67 E. Garcia came in and M. Casado went out., at minute 86 R. Araujo came in and J. Kounde went out., at minute 86 G. Martin came in and A. Balde went out., at minute 90 Gavi came in and Pedri went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
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