Atletico Madrid v Barcelona – La Liga result as Joao Felix scores against parent club followed by Lewandowski and Lopez goals

Joao Felix came back to haunt his parent club sliding home the opening goal as Barcelona recorded a 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid.

The Portuguese forward was only making his fifth start of the season on loan at Barcelona but took his 39th minute chance well.

Barcelona had started the game slowly before clicking into gear despite boss Xavi being sent off after expressing his anger at the officials.

Just two minutes into the second half Robert Lewandowski doubled Barcelona’s lead with a fine finish from a tight angle.

The experienced Polish striker then turned playmaker providing a perfect cross for Fermin Lopez to complete the win.

After losing their unbeaten home league record it got worse for Atletico in the final minutes when Nahuel Molina brought down Vitor Roque and was shown red.

Barcelona are still eight points behind leaders Real Madrid, while Atletico sit a point outside the top four Champions League positions.

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Barcelona fully deserving of their victory as Joao Felix opened the scoring somewhat against the run of play.

However, from there on the visitors were dominant with Lewandowski doubling their lead and then Lopez sealing the three points.

It’s a first league defeat at home for Atletico Madrid this season.

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Vitor Roque beats the off-side trap and is chased down by Molina who then takes him down on the edge of the box.

A free-kick from an inviting range sees Gundogan beat the wall but his effort is easy for goalkeeper Oblak to save

Cassado beats his opponent to the ball resulting in Barrios coming across and with a flying leg catching his opponent

Atletico should have a goal back as a ball across the face of the Barcelona goal drops to Niquez who puts his effort wide with the goal at his mercy. It looked easier to score.

Some nice play by Atletico who are searching for a goal back. However, Cubarsi is on hand to make a great block in front of his own

Tonight’s third goal scorer Lopez is the next to end his evening

Fort makes way after an impressive showing

Kounde is causing trouble for Atletico on the overlap again as he surges into the box before seeing his cross blocked for a corner.

With the visitors comfortably ahead they make some more changes.

Joao Felix is given a rough exit from the home fans as he’s replaced

Depay refuses to give the ball up despite almost falling down. The Atletico forward somehow regains his feet and sends a powerful effort just over.

That was so close to an excellent goal.

A chance for Athletico to get a goal back as the ball falls for Barrios on the edge of the box. However, he can’t keep his effort down

CLINCAL BARCELONA

The visitors have been excellent going forward this evening. Despite having some youngsters amongst their side Lewandowski has pulled the strings and been excellent going forward

De Paul is replaced by Niguez 

Lopez heads home free inside the box to seal the three points.

Kounde started the move charging forward before finding Lewandowski whose whipped cross is perfect for the unmarked Lopez who powers his header home

A Stegen goal kick sees Lewandowski twist and turn Savic before finding the ball. The forward gets himself into a promising position and then slices his effort wide.