Robert Lewandowski shoulder-netted a dramatic late winner to secure a 2-1 victory for Barcelona over Atletico Madrid. This result capitalizes on a surprise 2-1 defeat for Real Madrid against Mallorca earlier in the day, allowing Barca to extend their lead at the summit to seven points.
Marcus Rashford had pulled the visitors level after Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the significance of the win, stating the title race is not over despite the advantage.