The title hopes of Atletico Madrid have taken a huge blow following a draw with Espanyol at the La Liga

The club’s slim hopes faded further on Saturday evening with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol

Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta put the visitors ahead, leaving the Roji-blancos 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, welcome Leganes later tonight

Espanyol are now two points above the relegation zone.

 

News Edited by Oni Philips Kayode