BARCELONA 1-1 ATLETICO: CHAMPIONS HELD BY ATLETICO AS MESSI WENT OFF INJURED



Barcelona fail to move to the top of La Liga as they could only play out a
1-1 draw with Atletico madrid at the Nou Camp.

Ivan Rakitic first half  header  was cancelled by Angei Correa goal in the second half.

But Barca were dealt a blow when they lost Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquet to injury as they where held at home.

Baecelona dominated the game untill Rakitic converted from a Iniesta corner cross.

Angel Correa combined well with fellow substitute Fernando Torres to equallise for Diego Simeone side.

Barcelona press on for a winner in the late in the game as Neymar was denied twice by the in form Oblak and Gerrard Pique heading narrowly wide.

The result leave Madrid top of the table  with 13 points after playing a 1-1  draw with Villarel.

Barcelona are third with 10 points and Atletico moved to fouth place with 9 points.