Simeone Credits Casado's Error for De Paul's Equalizer Against Barcelona
Atlético Madrid's manager, Diego Simeone, acknowledges that Rodrigo De Paul's equalizing goal against Barcelona resulted from a defensive mistake by Barça's Marc Casado.
In a pivotal La Liga match between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, Rodrigo De Paul scored the equalizing goal following a defensive lapse by Barcelona's Marc Casado. The match, which ended in a 2-1 victory for Atlético Madrid, saw Barcelona initially take the lead with a goal from Pedri in the 30th minute. In the 60th minute, Atlético's Julián Álvarez advanced down the left flank and attempted a cross into the box. The pass was misjudged by Casado, who inadvertently redirected the ball into De Paul's path. De Paul seized the opportunity, delivering a precise shot beyond goalkeeper Iñaki Peña to level the score. Manager Diego Simeone acknowledged the significance of Casado's error in the post-match analysis, noting that such mistakes can be decisive in high-stakes matches. This victory propelled Atlético Madrid ahead of Barcelona in the league standings, intensifying the competition at the top of La Liga.
