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Lewandowski claims late La Liga win for Barcelona at Atletico

Al Jazeera · · 599 words · By AFP
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“Barcelona move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of Spanish football’s La Liga after beating Atletico 2-1.”
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Wikipedia entries for La Liga seasons do not mention Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid or a seven-point lead over Real Madrid. Evidence is outdated and unrelated to the specific claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014–15 La Liga season (known as the Liga BBVA for sponsorship reasons) was the 84th season of the premier association football league in Spain. The campaign began on 23 August 2014, and concluded…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014–15_La_Liga
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2015–16 La Liga season (known as the Liga BBVA for sponsorship reasons) was the 85th since its establishment. Barcelona were the defending champions. The season began on 21 August 2015, and conclu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2017–18 La Liga season, also known as LaLiga Santander for sponsorship reasons, was the 87th since its establishment. The season began on 18 August 2017 and concluded on 20 May 2018. The fixtures …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017–18_La_Liga
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“Robert Lewandowski shouldered home a dramatic late winner for Barcelona as they edged Atletico Madrid 2-1.”
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Wikipedia entries for Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona's seasons do not reference a late winning goal against Atletico Madrid in this specific match.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022–23 Futbol Club Barcelona season was the club's 123rd season in existence and their 92nd consecutive season in the top flight. In addition to the domestic league, Barcelona participated in thi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 Futbol Club Barcelona season was the club's 125th season in existence and their 94th consecutive season in the top flight. In addition to the domestic league, Barcelona participated in thi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Lewandowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈrɔbɛrt lɛvanˈdɔfskʲi] ; born 21 August 1988) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Barcelona and captains the Poland n…
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“Second-placed Real were beaten 2-1 at Mallorca earlier on Saturday.”
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Wikipedia entries for La Liga seasons do not mention Real Madrid losing 2-1 to Mallorca on Saturday. Evidence is outdated and unrelated.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2007–08 La Liga season was the 77th since its establishment. It began on 25 August 2007, and concluded on 18 May 2008. Real Madrid secured a second consecutive La Liga title following a 2–1 victor…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2019–20 La Liga season, also known as LaLiga Santander for sponsorship reasons, was the 89th since its establishment. The season began on 16 August 2019 and was originally scheduled to conclude on…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021–22 La Liga, also known as La Liga Santander due to sponsorship reasons, was the 91st season of La Liga, Spain's premier football competition. It began on 13 August 2021 and concluded on 22 Ma…
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“Marcus Rashford pulled Barca level after Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half.”
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“Atletico midfielder Nico Gonzalez was sent off just before the break.”
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“Veteran Polish striker Lewandowski had other ideas and used his shoulder to deflect home a rebound from point-blank range after 87 minutes.”
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“Atletico coach Diego Simeone rotated heavily with Wednesday’s visit to Camp Nou in mind.”
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“Hansi Flick opted for Dani Olmo as a false nine to rest Lewandowski, while starting Rashford in place of the injured Raphinha on the left wing.”
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“The England international, on loan from Manchester United, tested Juan Musso early on with a free-kick, which the goalkeeper fielded comfortably.”
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“Antoine Griezmann, playing for Atletico for the first time since announcing his departure at the end of the season to MLS side Orlando City, was profligate.”
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“Fermin Lopez was similarly wasteful at the other end, unable to find Rashford, who had a clear sight of goal, and prodding wide himself when Lamine Yamal sent him scuttling through with a sensational pass.”
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“Barca’s 18-year-old star Yamal hit the post with a dinked effort after Lopez laid the ball off to him as the game flowed from end to end.”
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“Atletico took the lead in the 39th minute through Giuliano Simeone, the coach’s son, bursting in behind Barca’s high defensive line onto Clement Lenglet’s pass and slamming past Garcia.”
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“The visitors pulled level just three minutes later, Rashford exchanging passes with Olmo and drilling past Musso on only his third league start since January.”
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“Atletico were reduced to 10 men just before half-time, when Gonzalez scythed down Yamal on the edge of the box as he ran towards goal.”
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“Barcelona defender Martin was dismissed early in the second half as he thumped the ball away, but then clattered Thiago Almada with a high foot. However, after a VAR review, the red card was revoked, much to Atletico’s fury.”
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“Barca substitute Ferran Torres, without a goal since January, was twice thwarted by Musso as the visitors probed for a winner but struggled to make their numerical advantage count.”
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“Eventually, their winner came when Joao Cancelo cut his way into the penalty area, and his cross-shot was pushed out by Musso, only for wily striker Lewandowski to knock it home with his shoulder.”
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