Barcelona, April 23 (BNA): Barcelona ended Atletico Madrid’s unbeaten run – and slump – with a narrow 1-0 La Liga win on Sunday, moving closer to their first league title in four years.
The victory halted a six-game winning streak and 13-match unbeaten streak for Atletico, who lost ground to Real Madrid in their struggle for second place. Meanwhile, Barcelona regained a comfortable 11-point lead over Madrid with eight rounds remaining.
Real Madrid, who are focused on the Champions League and the King’s Cup final, beat Celta Vigo 2-0 at home on Saturday, reports the Associated Press.
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 44th minute at the Camp Nou with a low shot from just inside the area, giving Barcelona their first win after three winless matches that sparked fears of a collapse entering the final stage.
Barcelona have yet to score in three consecutive matches after being humiliated at home by Madrid 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final and goalless draw with mediocre league rivals Girona and Getafe.
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