The outcome sees Barcas La Liga title challenge take another hit and increases Real Madrids in the process. In a game that had 3 penalty-kick ratings and an own goal, Lionel Messi got his 700th profession objective, however it was two Saul Niguez charge kicks that saw Barca take simply one point from the clash against the third-place Colchoneros.
Barca has actually dropped six overall points in the last 4 video games, taking 6 out of a possible 12 points. You could state this was a need to win, however if Real drops points on Thursday, Barca will still have a possibility.
Barcelona dropped points for the third time in the last 4 games on Tuesday, drawing Atletico Madrid 2-2. The result sees Barcas La Liga title challenge take another hit and enhances Real Madrids at the same time. In a video game that had three penalty-kick ratings and an own objective, Lionel Messi got his 700th career objective, but it was two Saul Niguez charge kicks that saw Barca take simply one point from the clash against the third-place Colchoneros.
Barca was the sharper team in attack and created more chances, however sloppy difficulties in defense messed up the much-needed outcome of the hosts. A win on Thursday for Real Madrid would see Zinedine Zidanes team go 4 points clear atop the table with 5 video games to go.
Here are 3 takeaways from the match:
Genuine Madrid remains in La Liga motorists seat
Sure, Los Blancos have just a one-point lead, however if that becomes four on Thursday as anticipated versus Getafe, Barca is in big difficulty. Barca has dropped six total points in the last four games, taking 6 out of a possible 12 points. That drop in form comes at the outright worst time with 5 video games staying for the Catalan club.
Antoine Griezmann continues to be an afterthought
Keep in mind all the fuss about Griezmann moving from Atleti to Barca over the summertime? Hes ended up being a non-factor as of late, beginning just one of the last 4 games and scoring just one La Liga goal in 2020.
Barca requires three points Sunday.
You might say this was a must win, however if Real drops points on Thursday, Barca will still have an opportunity. Barca may just have to win out to win the league, however even that would not guarantee a title.
Barcelona 2, Atletico Madrid 2 (FEET).
⚽ Barcelona: Diego Costa OG (11) ⚽ Atletico Madrid: Saul Niguez PK (19) ⚽ Barcelona: Lionel Messi PK (50) ⚽ Atletico Madrid: Saul Niguez PK (62).
