Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, moving three points clear at the top of La Liga after 12 games.

Giuliano Simeone put Atletico ahead in the 10th minute with a close-range volley from Julian Alvarez's cross. Lopez equalized just before halftime after a loose ball fell to him in the box. Lamine Yamal set up Lopez's second goal in the 66th minute with a pass, and Lopez finished first-time past Jan Oblak.

The win extends Barcelona's away record against Atletico to five straight league victories. Real Madrid sits second, three points behind Barcelona, with Atletico third, five points back.

"It was a very difficult match. The first half was tough, but we managed to come from behind and secure the win," Lopez told La Liga TV. He praised Yamal's pass for the second goal. "I think the team produced an incredible second half, both defensively and offensively."