Barça recorded another Liga F victory, beating Atlético Madrid 4-2 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. The visitors took an early lead, forcing the blaugranes to mount a comeback. Goals from Vicky López, Caroline Graham Hansen, and a brace from Esmee Brugts completed the turnaround and secured all three points.

The win means Barça have maintained their 100% record after the opening three league matches of the season.

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Atlético put up a fight

Barça started the match dominating possession and looking to settle in their opponent's half, but Atlético Madrid defended iwelland took advantage of their first major chance to go ahead. In the 8th minute, Allegra received a through ball from Fiamma and beat Cata Coll one-on-one to make it 1-0 to the visitors

The blaugranes reacted by increasing the pressure on Lola Gallardo's goal, with Graham Hansen being one of the most dangerous threats in attack. In the 25th minute, it was a cross from the Norwegian that allowed Vicky López to equalize with a first-time finish. Barça continued searching for a second goal before halftime, but Atlético held firm and kept the score level until the end of the first half.

Culers take control

After the restart, Barça turned the game around very quickly. In the 48th minute, Esme Brugts made it 2-1 with a header following a cross from Claudia Pina. The celebration was short-lived, however, as in the 52nd minute Jensen restored parity for Atlético.

The home side kept pushing and, in the 64th minute, Graham Hansen scored the 3-2 with a superb volley after another assist from Pina.

Atlético continued searching for an equaliser until the closing stages and forced Barça to remain alert. Finally, in the 85th minute, Brugts scored the 4-2 after a corner kick, with the goal requiring a VAR review before being confirmed. With ten minutes of added time, Pere Romeu's side controlled proceedings to secure victory.

As a result, Barça recorded their third win in three Liga F matches to remain top of the table. 

MATCH STATS

BARÇA, 4
ATLÉTICO  MADRID, 2

Barça: Cata Coll, Sydney, Martina, Patri, Brugts, Kika (Carolina Ferrera, min 75), Graham (Lúa Arufe, min 75), Vicky (Mayssa Baha, min 90), Pina, Kerolin (Marta, min 67) i Pajor

Atlético Madrid: Gallardo (Génesis Pérez, min 79), Lucía, Xènia, Otermín (Kühl, min 84), Calligaris, Zuebieta, Fiamma, Allegra (Celia, min 90), Csiszár (Sarriegi, min 83), Luany, Jensen.

Goals: 0-1, Allegra (min 8); 1-1, Vicky (min 26); 2-1, Brugts (min 49); 2-2, Jensen (min 64); 3-2, Graham (min 64); 4-2, Brugts (min 86).

 

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