Who would've thought Barcelona would dominate with a 3-0 win after the first 30 minutes? Atleti came out strong, attacking from the get-go, while Xavi's squad struggled to find their rhythm up front.
Early on, Barrios missed a golden opportunity, and Molina couldn't connect with Lino in the middle despite being wide open on the right.
But as the game progressed, Barcelona found their groove and never looked back. Suddenly, they were a threat, with Fermin López and Raphinha coming close before Félix scored the opener past Oblak.
Even with Xavi sent off for dissent, Barcelona kept pushing forward. Lewandowski swiftly doubled their lead with a brilliant finish right after halftime, crushing any hopes of Atleti's comeback.
Despite Atleti's efforts, Barcelona managed to control the game. Lewandowski's pinpoint cross set up Fermin López for a header, sealing the deal midway through the second half.
Barcelona seems to have Atleti's number this season in LaLiga, but could they clash again in the Champions League semi-finals? PSG and Dortmund stand in the way of a potential rematch on April 30th/May 1st and May 7th/8th.
Atleti's Champions League dreams are hanging by a thread. Under Diego Simeone, they've always finished in the top three, but that streak might be in jeopardy. They're trailing Girona by seven points and Athletic Club by just one, making it a nail-biting race for the final Champions League spot.
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