Atletico title hopes dented by shock loss, Real held


Atletico's Madrid Christian Rodriguez (R) and Levante's Papakouli Diop challenge for the ball during their Spanish first division soccer match at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Perez

MADRID (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid squandered a chance to all but wrap up their first La Liga title since 1996 when they slumped to a surprise 2-0 defeat by Levante on Sunday that trimmed their lead at the top to three points.

Real Madrid failed to take full advantage of Atletico's loss and Barcelona's 2-2 home draw against Getafe on Saturday when they needed a brilliant Cristiano Ronaldo volley in added time to rescue a point in a 2-2 home draw with Valencia.

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