Atletico Madrid beats 10-man Barcelona 2-0
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Julian Alvarez netted a superb free kick and Alexander Sorloth doubled the visitors’ advantage as Diego Simeone produced a tactical masterclass to earn his first ever victory at Barca. Alvarez’s opener stemmed from a mistake by Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, who felled Giuliano Simeone as the Atleti winger raced through on goal.
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