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Atletico breaks 18 years away jinx, defeat Barca to top the league

Atletico breaks 18 years away jinx, defeat Barca to top the league

Atletico Madrid came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Barcelona, snatching the top spot. The result ensured Atletico their first La Liga win at Barcelona since 2006. Los Rojiblancos ended their 18-year wait for an away league victory against the Catalans as substitute Alexander Sorloth tapped home a dramatic 96th minute clincher. Barca

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Barca suffers shock loss to Leganes, cuts lead to zero

Barca suffers shock loss to Leganes, cuts lead to zero

Barcelona suffered a 1-0 loss to Leganes, at home, as they have seen their La Liga title lead cut to zero. The Catalans crashed to an early goal from the visitors, while they failed to get back on track, despite the dominance. Sergio Gonzalez’s fourth minute header gave Leganes the surprise early lead and victory

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Barca drops points at Betis, squanders chance to extend lead at the top

Barca drops points at Betis, squanders chance to extend lead at the top

Barcelona were held to 2-2 draw by Real Betis, courtesy of a last-gasp goal, as they twice squandered the lead. The league leaders were unable to make it back-to-back victories in La Liga, despite leading at the end of regular time. The Catalans took the lead in the 39th minute through a wonderful team effort.

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Barca returns to winning ways with heavy win at Mallorca

Barca returns to winning ways with heavy win at Mallorca

Barcelona secured a big win in the league, thrashing Mallorca 5-1 away from home, as Lamine Yamal shines on his return. The Catalans started the show brightly but it was the hosts that scored first, only to be denied by offside call. In the seventh minute, Mallorca’s Antonio Sanchez scored found the back of the

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Barca fumbles again, loses at home to Las Palmas

Barca fumbles again, loses at home to Las Palmas

Barcelona fell to a disappointing 2-1 loss to Las Palmas, a day after their 125th anniversary celebrations. The Catalans dominated the game from the beginning but failed to gather all three points, as they fell behind twice to lose to a 14th-placed Las Palmas at the Nou Camp. Both sides played a goalless first-half draw,

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