The conflict over the Spanish Football League title flared up after Barcelona drew with leaders Atlético de Madrid negatively today, Saturday, in the 35th round of the League, and the tie was cast in favor of Real Madrid, allowing them to return to the top.
Atletico raised its score in the lead to 77 points, Barcelona increased its score to 75 points and rose to second place, one point ahead of Real, who meets Sevilla on Sunday at the same stage.
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And the draw is in the interest of Real, and opens the way for him to return to competition and even lead, as Atletico will equal the balance if it defeats Seville with an advantage over Atletico and Barcelona in direct confrontations.
Despite Barcelona's superiority in possession of the ball during the first half, Atletico was clearly the best and most dangerous offensive and almost advanced, but goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen brilliantly defended his clean sheet and the defense cooperated with him in thwarting more than one attempt.
The second half was more balanced, as the possession of the ball converged between the two teams, and they exchanged offensive attempts and each of them missed more than one real opportunity.