Atletico stumbles again in La Liga after draw at Espanyol
- Atletico Madrid's hopes for the Spanish title diminished with a 1-1 draw against Espanyol, leaving them six points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having played one more match.
- Javi Puado equalized for Espanyol with a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta initially put Atletico ahead, giving Espanyol a crucial point above the relegation zone.
- Goalkeeper Jan Oblak expressed frustration, stating, "We don't have consistency we can't fight for the title. We don't have it, we're losing points..."
- Coach Diego Simeone acknowledged the draw as fair and emphasized the importance of continuing to compete until the end.
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Atletico Madrid's slim Spanish title hopes faded further with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday in La Liga. Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta put the visitors ahead, leaving the Rojiblancos six points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having played an extra match. Barcelona host Girona on Sunday in a Catalan derby, while Real Madrid, second and three points ahead of Atletico, w…
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