Graham Hansen Shines as Barcelona Come From Behind to Beat Atlético 4-2

Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 4-2 at home in Liga F, coming from behind to win with a strong second half. Caroline Graham Hansen was named player of the match after a goal and an assist.

Atlético actually scored first, with Allegra Poljak finishing a quick break in the 9th minute. Vicky López equalized for Barcelona before halftime, and the hosts took control after the break. Esmee Brugts headed in a corner to make it 2-1, but Atlético hit back again through Synne Jensen. That's when Graham Hansen struck, finishing off a cross from Clàudia Pina to put Barcelona ahead for good. Brugts added her second in the closing stages to make it 4-2.

Barcelona had much more of the ball and far more shots all game, but Atlético stayed competitive by defending deep and hitting on the counter. In the end, Barcelona's set pieces and quality in the final third made the difference. Graham Hansen finished with a goal, an assist and a string of dangerous crosses, and fans voted her the standout player as well.