Barcelona's Fermin Lopez celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. (EPA Images pic)MADRID: Fermin Lopez struck twice to help Barcelona come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and move three points clear at the top of LaLiga.
The Spanish champions lead second place Real Madrid, who beat Valencia 3-0 on Saturday, with Atletico third, now five points behind.
Giuliano Simeone fired Atletico ahead in a high-octane start, before Lopez pulled Barca level shortly before the interval at the Metropolitano stadium.
The 23-year-old Spain international netted the winner after 66 minutes when Lamine Yamal slipped him in.
