A player in the FC Barcelona uniform holds his jersey with his fist while wearing a captain's armband, the scoreboard shows a 2-2 draw against Atalanta in a UEFA Champions League match.

What you didn't see from Barça - Atalanta: A sweet tie (2–2)

Lamine Yamal had a great match, just like Raphinha who made two assists

30/01/2025 11:30:00h

Points sharing at Lluís Companys between two of the most distinguished teams in the championship. Gasperini didn't change his way of perceiving soccer and Flick tried to unbalance that sticky Italian game. Lamine's goal during the second half opened the match, but everything ended as it began.

Power duel

This made the blaugranas be uncomfortable and unable to create many scoring situations during the first half. Lamine Yamal was the most active player, also the one who had the clearest chance, but his shot was centered. The Bergamo team didn't demand much from Szczęsny either, although they managed to score a goal that was disallowed for offside.

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Raphinha trying to shake off one of Atalanta's defenders | @FCBarcelona

A first half in which Barça tried to drag to get into place and an Atalanta that didn't give them a break. Gavi was the scare of the night, as for a moment it was thought he had relapsed from his knee injury. Apart from this, few noteworthy things, Flick's team needed to adjust some things if they wanted to win.

Lamine surprises more every day

In this match, a goal would unlock all the offensive potential of both teams and so it was. Barça struck first through Lamine, after a good combination play by the trio of strikers. The reply wasn't going to wait, as Ederson from the edge equalized with a great goal.

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Lamine Yamal celebrating the 1-0 goal | @FCBarcelona

This draw wasn't enough for Atalanta to qualify as top 8, so they moved forward looking for that second goal. However, it was Barça who was going to score: Araújo headed in freely from a corner for the 2-1. But, the Bergamo team wasn't going to give up and, with a great cross from their captain De Roon, Pasalic beat Szczęsny.

Lamine, who was the best of the match, had some opportunities for the winning goal but didn't quite succeed. A tie that leaves the blaugranas satisfied, although with a victory they would have been placed as leaders. Friday's draw will determine which two teams can face Barça in the round of 16.

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Possible opponents for Barça in the round of 16 | @FCBarcelona

If anything was clear, it was that Atalanta was one of the most difficult teams on the calendar for the culés. A team with a unique style, forcing their opponent to change their way of playing due to the way they pressure. Gasperini never changes his game plan, whether you are Barcelona or a lesser opponent.

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