Barça’s big blow

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By: Manu Tournoux

Barça's big blow

Thanks to a goal from Joao Félix, on loan from Atlético this season, FC Barcelona won against the Colchoneros (1-0) on Sunday in La Liga. The Blaugranas remain in contact with the two leaders, Real Madrid and Girona, a week before facing the surprise team.

After a single point taken against Rayo Vallecano (1-1), FC Barcelona this time beat another Madrid opponent, in this case Atlético, during the clash of the 15th day of La Liga (1-0 ). The reigning champions did well to win at home against the Colchoneros, to stay four lengths behind the two leaders, Real and Girona, one week from challenging their Catalan neighbor!

As a symbol, it was Joao Félix who scored the only goal of the game (28th), with a superb ball dived in front of Jan Oblak. Sidelined during preparation at Atlético and finally loaned this season to FCB, the Portuguese prodigy did not miss the opportunity to celebrate his goal. Raphinha was at the origin of the action by bringing the ball up. Robert Lewandowski and his teammates were subsequently unable to be realistic about taking cover.

Diego Simeone’s men ended up pushing throughout the second half, under the leadership of Antoine Griezmann, but Memphis Depay or Angel Correa failed to beat a solid Iñaki Peña in the absence of Marc-André ter Stegen . Atlético is 4th in the standings with three points less than its opponent of the day, and above all 7 lengths from the two leading teams.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.