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It was the shock of the weekend in Spain. This Saturday evening, FC Barcelona lost on its lawn to everyone’s surprise against Atlético de Madrid with a score of 2 goals to 1. Leading by the score at the break, the Catalans cracked in the second half and end of match.
A cruel defeat which now allows the Colchoneros to take control of the championship. The Madrid club are now two points ahead of Barça with a match in hand.
After the match, the Brazilian Raphinha did not hide his sadness about the result of the game and the different missed situations in this match. “I am particularly touched by this defeat. In the end, I missed a scoring opportunity (in the 57th minute, on a lob that hit the bar, Editor’s note) and five minutes later, they equalized,” he said in the mixed zone.
Before continuing: » Then I missed a pass that led to their second goal. I take full responsibility for the defeat. Life is like that. » A setback which hurts the Catalans who largely dominated this clash in the game.
FC Barcelona will not end the year 2024 at the top of the league standings with this disappointment against Atlético de Madrid. Worse, Hansi Flick’s men could even slip to 3rd position if Real Madrid succeed this Sunday afternoon at the Santiago Bernabeu against Sevilla FC.
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