Ferran Torres’ double inspires Barcelona to comeback win at Atlético Madrid

- Barcelona fought back from 2-0 down to top La Liga
- Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal also on target in victory
Barcelona’s Ferran Torres scored twice to help secure a late 4-2 comeback win over La Liga title rivals Atlético Madrid in a pulsating clash on Sunday that took Hansi Flick’s side back to the top of the table.
The hosts took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Julián Alvarez after Antoine Griezmann broke quickly and found Giuliano Simeone, who curled a precise pass for the former Manchester City forward to score his 11th league goal of the season.
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