Barcelona fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in a LaLiga thriller at the Camp Nou on Sunday as they clinically saw off the champions by scoring four goals from their only four shots on target in the game.
Barcelona dominated throughout the match from the beginning and were unperturbed when Yannick Carrasco opened the scoring on the counter eight minutes into the first half.
Jordi Alba got the equalizer two minutes later with a magnificent volley from a Dani Alves cross and Gavi headed Barca in front a few minutes later.
Ronald Araujo extended their lead before halftime, striking home on the rebound from inside the six-yard box after Gerard Pique’s header hit the bar.
Alves scored their fourth right after the break, smashing home a low shot from the edge of the box.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone made four substitutions and Luis Suarez reduced the deficit, heading a loose ball into the net from close range.
Alves spoiled his man-of-the-match performance when he was sent off with a straight red card after he stomped on Carrasco in the 69th minute.
The win moved Barcelona up to fourth place on 38 points from 22 games, Atletico, who are now two points adrift in fifth.
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