Atletico Madrid 4-2 Barcelona

Mar 2 2008

ATLETICO MADRID showed Celtic that Barcelona are far from invincible as they romped to a 4-2 win over Frank Rijkaard's side last night.

The Hoops need to score twice to stand any chance of reaching the last eight of the Champions League at the Nou Camp on Tuesday.

But Atletico proved Barca's backline can be got at as they went on the rampage in Madrid to leave the Catalan side five points behind league leaders Real Madrid who won 3-2 at Recreativo.

Brazilian ace Ronaldinho fired Barcelona in front after 30 minutes with a spectacular overhead kick.

But Atletico bounced back in style and levelled when Sergio Aguero's shot deflected off Carles Puyol and flew in.

Maxi Rodriguez then catapulted the home side into a half-time lead when he cracked home from Aguero's pass.

Former Manchester United star Diego Forlan made the game safe in 62 minutes with a penalty after Puyol brought down dangerman Aguero.

And Atletico wonderkid Aguero hit the fourth with a fantastic curling strike before Samuel Eto'o  volleyed home in 74 minutes to save some face for stunned Barca.