Atletico title hopes hit by Girona, Montella earns Sevilla win


Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - Atletico Madrid vs Girona - Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - January 20, 2018 Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates REUTERS/Sergio Perez

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid's faint hopes of chasing down runaway Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a fresh blow on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Girona, meaning they could fall 11 points behind the Catalans by the end of the weekend.

Antoine Griezmann capitalised on a cushioned Diego Costa header to volley Atletico ahead in the 34th minute and score for the first time in five league games, but Liga debutants Girona have caused problems for the top teams all season and hit back.

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