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Barcelona should not have lost this match. Marcus Rashford showed confidence and attacking intent, linking well with Cancelo, but his missed chances were costly. Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo impressed, while Lewandowski was largely invisible. Cubarsí’s red card, though justified, changed the game. Despite going down to ten men, Barcelona showed fight. In the return leg, they must be more clinical to overturn the deficit.

FC Barcelona returned from the international break with a key win over Atlético Madrid, kicking off a crucial run of three matches in 11 days. With Dani Olmo as a false nine and standout displays from Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford, Barça’s attack impressed. Despite defensive concerns, they secured vital points while Diego Simeone’s side showed relentless intensity.