Madrid:Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano Stadium, restoring their three-point lead at the top of the Spanish La Liga standings ahead of the November international break.

According to Anadolu Agency, the visitors secured their 11th league victory of the season by overturning an early deficit. Lopez netted the equalizer just before halftime and the winner in the second half.

The match commenced at a hectic pace, with both teams hitting the crossbar in quick succession. Atletico defender Marc Pubill headed against the woodwork in the sixth minute, followed by Barcelona's Pedri striking the bar a minute later.

Atletico took the lead in the 10th minute with a swift counterattack as Lee Kang-in released Julian Alvarez down the left, setting up Giuliano Simeone to score from near the penalty spot.

Barcelona leveled the score in the 45th minute when Pedri drove through Atletico's midfield and linked up with Lopez. The midfielder's attempted pass deflected off Marcos Llorente, returning to him to finish with a powerful shot into the top corner.

The comeback was completed in the 66th minute when Lamine Yamal delivered a precise pass through Atletico's defense to Lopez, who finished first-time past goalkeeper Jan Oblak to make it 2-1.

Barcelona held firm to secure all three points, maintaining their lead at the top of La Liga with 33 points after 12 matches, three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, slipped to third with 28 points following the defeat.