Spanish League Results: Defender Holds Head as Barcelona Cannot Beat Atletico Madrid

Spanish League Results

Lionel Messi’s bodyguard prevented Barcelona from defeating Atletico Madrid.

In the 18th week of the 2024–2025 Spanish League, Barcelona was forced to concede the victory to Atletico Madrid.

On Saturday (12/21/2024) or Sunday morning WIB, the Catalan giants lost 1-2 in the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Barcelona, who were playing as the hosts, took the lead through a goal from Pedri.

Goals by Alexander Sorloth and Rodrigo De Paul, who is frequently referred to as Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, negated Barca’s victory.

The match’s progression

Raphinha handed Atletico Madrid the first test after the game had been going on for six minutes.

The Barcelona captain entered the penalty box and fired a left-footed shot.

However, Clement Lenglet us block kept Raphinha from threatening Atletico’s goal.

Giuliano Simeone seemed to have handled the ball in the penalty area, which led Barcelona to attempt a penalty in the twenty-first minute.

The home team protested to the referee in an attempt to get a penalty kick.

However, after consulting with the VAR officer, the referee decided not to impose a penalty.

Through Gavi, Barcelona continued to scare in the 27th minute.

The La Masia graduate headed in response to a cross in front of the goal, but the ball went over the crossbar instead.

Barcelona took the lead 30 minutes into the game thanks to a brilliant move involving Gavi and Pedri.

The first goal scored by the home team was