Atletico Madrid Held to 1-1 Draw by Villarreal, Loses La Liga Lead

Gerard Moreno's penalty and Samuel Lino's equalizer leave Atletico one point behind Real Madrid, who have a game in hand.

Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with Villarreal at home, marking their second consecutive La Liga match without a win.
Gerard Moreno scored Villarreal's opener with a penalty in the first half, bringing his career tally for the club to 120 goals.
Samuel Lino equalized for Atletico in the 58th minute, capitalizing on a rebound following Angel Correa's initial shot.
The draw leaves Atletico Madrid one point behind Real Madrid, who play last-placed Valladolid later on Saturday, with a chance to extend their lead.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone rested key players Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo de Paul initially, reflecting the team's focus on balancing domestic and Champions League commitments.