Barcelona rebounded from their disappointing performance in the previous round, as they defeated Atlético Madrid 2-1 on Saturday evening. The match was a closely contested affair, but Barcelona emerged victorious thanks to a goal by Lionel Messi.

The match started off well for Barcelona, who created numerous opportunities to score. However, it was Atlético Madrid who took the lead early on through a penalty kick scored by Diego Godín. This gave them the advantage and they held onto it until half-time.

However, Barcelona fought back in the second half and equalized through a goal from Antoine Griezmann. They then went ahead after Messi converted a penalty kick that he had earned earlier in the game.

Atlético Madrid were not able to find the back of the net again and this proved to be enough for Barcelona to secure a much-needed victory. It was a hard-fought match and both teams displayed excellent skill and tactics throughout.

Overall, it was a good win for Barcelona, who now sit at the top of the La Liga table. They will hope to maintain their momentum and continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches.