Atletico vs Barcelona results: Blaugrana achieves landslide victory

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Barcelona achieved a landslide 3-0 victory over hosts Atletico Madrid in the Spanish League continued at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Monday (18/3/2024) early morning WIB.

The goals that brought the Blaugrana, nicknamed Barcelona, ​​to victory were scored by Joao Felix in the 38th minute, Robert Lewandowski (47), and Fermin Lopez (65). The match was also marked by two red cards.

The red card was received by Atletico Madrid defender Nehuel Molina who received a second red card in the 90+2 minute. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez also received a red card when giving instructions from the sidelines.

Thanks to this 19th victory, Barcelona is now in second place in the Spanish League with a collection of 64 points. They are eight points behind leaders Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Atletico is now in fifth position with 55 points. They are one point behind fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao.

After the match, Xavi Hernandez complained about the red card he received. Xavi was sent to the stands by referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez for differences of opinion.

As a result of this red card he will face a ban on accompanying the team in La Liga. However, he believes the referee's decision to send him off was unfair.

“The fourth official told me it was because of my body movements. I gestured because I was excited. “The expulsion was unnecessary and unfair, but what is important is the team's victory,” Xavi was quoted as saying DAZN.

Barcelona will enter the international break with nine league games remaining. They have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and will face Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona will return to action in La Liga on March 30 against Las Palmas.