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Barca 7 points clear after Lewandowski winner vs Atletico

Robert Lewandowski scored a dramatic late winner to hand Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid, moving them seven points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Mallorca.

Robert Lewandowski scored a dramatic late winner to hand Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid, moving them seven points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Mallorca.

The Polish striker used his shoulder to deflect the ball into the net in the 87th minute, capitalizing on a numerical advantage after Atletico midfielder Nico Gonzalez was sent off in the first half. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted the title race is far from over despite the significant step forward.