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BARCELONA, July 1 — Barcelona gave up more ground to Real Madrid in La Liga’s title race on Tuesday after being held to a 2-2 draw at home to Atletico Madrid as a late penalty from Saul Niguez cancelled out Lionel Messi’s 700th career goal. The draw meant the Catalans stayed second in the...

Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez celebrates scoring their second goal against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, Barcelona June 30, 2020. — Reuters pic

Barca went ahead at an empty Camp Nou in the 11th minute when Atletico striker Diego Costa knocked Messi’s delivery from a corner into his own net. The Catalans desperately needed to win after twice throwing away the lead to draw 2-2 with Celta Vigo on Saturday but history repeated itself as Quique Setien’s side failed to sparkle against a determined Atletico who are unbeaten since the season resumed after the coronavirus stoppage.

 

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