'Some will say they gave it to us' - Eric Garcia hits back at critics after Barcelona's dramatic late win over Atletico Madrid

Barcelona secure vital victory over 10-man Atletico Madrid

Eric Garcia has issued a defiant response to critics who suggest 10-man Atletico Madrid made life easy for Barcelona during their vital victory in a drama-filled match at the Metropolitano. A late, fortuitous goal from **Robert Lewandowski** secured all three points for the **Blaugrana**, capitalising on **Real Madrid's** slip-up against **Mallorca** earlier in the day.

Controversy surrounds refereeing decisions

The clash between **Atletico** and **Barcelona** quickly descended into a whirlwind of refereeing debate, with the **Bluagrana** deemed to have been awarded a gift. **Atletico** goalkeeper **Juan Musso**, who was named MVP for a string of impressive saves, believed that the complexion of the game was unfairly altered by a red card for the hosts' **Nico Gonzalez** before **Barca's** **Gerard Martin** had one rescinded, arguing that the hosts were the better side when playing with a full complement of players.

• **Barcelona** secure vital win over **Atletico Madrid**
• **Robert Lewandowski** scores late, fortuitous goal
• **Atletico Madrid** down to 10 men after **Nico Gonzalez** red card

'Some will say they gave it to us'

Garcia hits back at critics

**Eric Garcia** has hit back at critics who suggest **Atletico Madrid** made life easy for **Barcelona** during their vital victory.