Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 0-0 to hand opportunity to Real Madrid and Sevilla | OneFootball

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 0-0 to hand opportunity to Real Madrid and Sevilla | OneFootball

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·8 May 2021

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 0-0 to hand opportunity to Real Madrid and Sevilla

Article image:Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 0-0 to hand opportunity to Real Madrid and Sevilla

Barcelona hosted Atletico Madrid this afternoon in a clash in La Liga that was absolutely pivotal to both of their title hopes. Neither could capitalise, however, with the game ending scoreless to open up a window of opportunity for Real Madrid and Sevilla when they lock horns tomorrow night.

Article image:Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 0-0 to hand opportunity to Real Madrid and Sevilla

The game started slowly, but wasn’t without its moments. Lionel Messi played an incredible pass, went on a mazy run, and saw a free-kick saved by Jan OblakClement Lenglet made an incredible challenge. Thomas Lemar and Sergio Busquets came off injured early doors, with the latter suffering a nasty head collision.


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Article image:Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 0-0 to hand opportunity to Real Madrid and Sevilla

Luis Suarez had a very Luis Suarez moment, infuriating Marc-Andre ter Stegen after making the most of a collision, while Barcelona came close once again to opening the scoring when Ilaix Moriba, on for Busquets, glanced narrowly wide. Neither side had it about them to find a winner, and the drama will rumble on.

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