Soccer-Puado penalty helps Espanyol hold Atletico 1-1


Soccer Football - LaLiga - Espanyol v Atletico Madrid - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - March 29, 2025 Espanyol's Jofre Carreras in action with Atletico Madrid's Cesar Azpilicueta

BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) -Atletico Madrid suffered a major blow in the LaLiga title race when they were held 1-1 at relegation-threatened Espanyol on Saturday after Cesar Azpilicueta's first-half strike was cancelled out by the home side's captain Javi Puado.

Third-placed Atletico are winless in three league games after drawing with Espanyol for the fourth time in a row as they sit six points below leaders Barcelona, who have played a game less.

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