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Lopez makes 21st-century La Liga history in Barca win

Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 10:56 AM

Observer Online Report

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Fermin Lopez scored twice on his 100th La Liga appearance as Barcelona came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday, restoring a three-point lead at the top of the table.

According to football statistician 'MisterChip', Lopez became the first player in the 21st century to score a brace in his 100th La Liga match, joining Rivaldo (1999), Eladio (1966), and Kubala (1957) as the fourth player in the league's history to accomplish the feat.

The win takes Barcelona to 33 points from 12 matches entering the international break, three points ahead of Real Madrid, who had briefly drawn level on points following a 3-0 win over Valencia on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid took an early lead in the 10th minute when Giuliano Simeone directed Julian Alvarez’s low cross past Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

Play was briefly paused shortly after the opening goal as players and supporters observed a minute of tribute to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who recently passed away following a collision during a match.

Barcelona equalised just before half-time when Lopez capitalised on a failed clearance by the Atletico defence to curve the ball into the net.

The visitors dominated the second half and secured the winner in the 66th minute when Lopez received a pass from Lamine Yamal and beat Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

The defeat leaves Atletico Madrid in third place, five points behind leaders Barcelona.

-EM

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