Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: Fermín double wins it

Barcelona came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 1-2 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday, 8 November 2026, in Round 12 of La Liga. Fermín was the match-winner, scoring both of the visitors' goals.

Giuliano Simeone gave the home side the lead in the 10th minute. Fermín levelled in the 45th minute, just before half-time, and struck again in the 66th minute to settle the contest.

Atlético Madrid made the brighter start, with Giuliano Simeone finding the net after 10 minutes. Álex Baena was booked in the 43rd minute, and two minutes later Fermín pulled Barcelona level.

Fermín's second goal arrived in the 66th minute. Marc Bernal was shown a yellow card for Barcelona in the 74th minute, and Marcos Llorente was booked for Atlético Madrid in the 87th minute as the hosts pushed for an equaliser that never came. There were no red cards.

Barcelona controlled the ball, with 63% possession to Atlético Madrid's 37%. The visitors completed 615 accurate passes from 675 in total, against 317 from 391 for the home side.

Barcelona also had 19 shots to Atlético Madrid's 9, although both sides managed 4 shots on goal and each goalkeeper made 3 saves. On expected goals the match was close, with Atlético Madrid on 1.71 and Barcelona on 1.62.

Atlético Madrid won 4 corners to Barcelona's 2 but were caught offside 5 times to the visitors' 1. Each side committed 14 fouls.

The win keeps Barcelona top of La Liga with 33 points from 12 matches, having won 11 and lost 1. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 13.

Atlético Madrid remain third on 28 points after 12 games, with 9 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. This was their second loss of the season, and they have scored 23 and conceded 10.