CORNERFLICK
Fermín keeps delivering for Barcelona
Fermín López scored twice at the Metropolitano and moved to 12 direct goal involvements in La Liga this season, with 7 goals and 5 assists in 11 league games.
That return puts the 23-year-old Barcelona midfielder fourth in the division's impact table, behind Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on 18 each, and Kylian Mbappé on 15.
His two goals against Atlético Madrid came in the 45th and 66th minutes. The first came from a loose ball in the area, and the second finished a smart pass from Yamal.
Flick is getting more from his midfield
Under Hansi Flick, Fermín has moved from squad player to a more central part of Barcelona's midfield and attack. His work without the ball has become as important as his goals, with pressing and ball recovery now a regular part of his game.
The numbers back that up. He has taken more than 20 shots in the league and has also added key passes, showing more than just an instinct for finishing.
Barcelona stay on top
Barcelona stayed top after the win on 33 points, three ahead of Real Madrid and five ahead of Atlético in third.
Fermín's path from La Masia to the first team has been gradual, and his form has made him one of the more productive attacking midfielders in Europe this season.