Barcelona stunned by 1-0 loss at Almeria, fails to grow lead

Published February 26, 2023 2:17 PM

By JOSEPH WILSON
Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has lost at Almeria 1-0 in the Spanish league in another setback just days after exiting European competition. Barcelona headed to southern Spain after second-place Real Madrid was held 1-1 by Atletico Madrid on Saturday and had the chance to add to its seven-point lead at the top of the standings. But Barcelona flopped to its first-ever loss to Almeria in their 16th meeting. Xavi Hernández’s side was unable to respond to striker El Bilal Touré’s goal in the 24th minute. The defeat came three days after a 2-1 loss at Manchester United eliminated Barcelona from the Europa League.

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