Atletico Madrid's Title Hopes Fade Further After Espanyol Draw

A 1-1 stalemate leaves Atletico six points behind Barcelona, with the Copa del Rey now their primary focus for silverware.

Antoine Griezmann set a La Liga record for the most appearances by a foreign player, surpassing Lionel Messi with 521 games.
César Azpilicueta scored his first La Liga goal with a stunning volley to give Atletico an early lead.
Espanyol equalized through Javi Puado's penalty after Clement Lenglet committed a foul in the box.
Atletico Madrid, now six points behind Barcelona, faces an uphill battle in the La Liga title race with nine matches remaining.
With Champions League elimination and La Liga hopes dimmed, Atletico shifts focus to the Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona.