Torres Double Secured A Thrilling 4-2 Comeback Win For Barcelona

Barcelonas Ferran Torres scored twice to help secure a late 4-2 comeback win at Atletico Madrid in a pulsating LaLiga clash yesterday that took the Catalans back to the top of the table.

Barca have 60 points and a game in hand after last weeks postponement of their home game with Osasuna. They are level on points with Real Madrid, who won 2-1 at Villarreal on Saturday.

I am happy and proud of this team, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick told a press conference. They never give up Its a great three points and we are happy to be top.

Atletico remains third with 56 points from 28 games.

The hosts took the lead on the stroke of halftime through Julian Alvarez after Antoine Griezmann broke quickly and found Giuliano Simeone, who curled a precise pass for the Argentine to score his 11th league goal of the season.