La Liga – Fermín scores twice as Barcelona defeat Atlético Madrid 2-1.

In another key match of the 12th round of the 2026/27 La Liga season, Barcelona, playing away, defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 after falling behind, thanks to two goals from Fermín.

Three minutes into the match, Atletico Madrid created an attacking opportunity. Alvarez passed the ball to Alex Baena, who took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball went over the goal. In the 6th minute, Alex Baena took a corner kick, and Mark Pubil's header hit the post.

In the 7th minute, Barcelona attempted a counter-attack. Pedri received a pass back from Yamal and shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 10th minute, Alvarez dealt with the defense and passed the ball diagonally. Giuliano Simeone then volleyed it into the net, giving Atletico Madrid a 1-0 lead.

In the 17th minute, Yamal passed the ball to Fermín, who received it and shot from the penalty area, but his shot was blocked by an opposing player. In the 20th minute, Atlético Madrid gained possession and immediately launched a counter-attack. Alvarez received the ball and shot, but his shot went wide of the goal.

In the 26th minute, Giuliano Simeone delivered a diagonal pass, Alvarez controlled the ball, dribbled past the defender, and fired a shot, but the ball was intercepted by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia. In the 32nd minute, Gordon received a pass from Pedri and entered the penalty area to shoot, but it was saved by Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak.

In the 38th minute, Koke made a long pass, and Alex Baena received the ball and shot, but it was cleared by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia. In the 45th minute, Pedri made a diagonal pass facing the defense, and Fermín curled a shot into the net in the ensuing scramble, helping Barcelona equalize the score at 1-1.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Barcelona launched an attack. Gordon passed the ball back to Yamal, who controlled it near the edge of the penalty area and fired a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 55th minute, Koke played a long pass from the center circle, and Alvarez received the ball and attempted a chip shot into the penalty area, but the ball went over the post.

In the 61st minute, Yamal passed the ball to Fermín, who took a long-range shot from near the penalty area, but it was saved by Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Oblak. In the 66th minute, Yamal crossed the ball into the penalty area, and Fermín scored with a low shot, giving Barcelona a 2-1 lead.

In the 77th minute, Yamal received a pass from Gawi outside the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but the ball went over the goal. In the 86th minute, Barcelona substituted Adyemi for Gordon. In the second half stoppage time, Rafinha took a free kick and shot directly, but the ball went high.

Ultimately, Barcelona came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 away from home.

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