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Africa-Press – Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>Norwegian forward Alexander Sorloth scored an injury-time winner as Atletico Madrid had a comeback win against Barcelona, 2-1, in a Saturday match to top the Spanish La Liga table.<\/p>\n

Barcelona drew first blood at home at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium as Spanish midfielder Pedri exchanged passes with Gavi before finishing in the penalty area.<\/p>\n

Following a mistake by midfielder Marc Casado, Atletico Madrid’s Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul scored the equalizer for the visitors at the hour mark.<\/p>\n

Near the end of the match, unmarked Sorloth scored the winning goal f on a quick counterattack to upset Barcelona.<\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid are now the leaders of the Spanish league as they increased their points to 41 in 18 matches. They will end 2024 in the top position.<\/p>\n

Barcelona, which played 19 matches in the league, are second with 38 points.<\/p>\n

Third-place Real Madrid can leapfrog Barcelona in the La Liga table if the Whites beat Sevilla at home on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Real Madrid have 37 points in 17 matches.<\/p>\n

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