Ten-Man Atletico Madrid Salvages Late Draw Against Celta Vigo
Alexander Sorloth's late goal secured a 1-1 draw after Pablo Barrios' early red card left Atletico Madrid a man down for nearly the entire match.
- Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios was sent off in the sixth minute for a reckless tackle following a VAR review, leaving the team with 10 players early in the game.
- Celta Vigo took the lead in the 68th minute with a penalty scored by veteran striker Iago Aspas after a foul by Robin Le Normand on Borja Iglesias.
- Alexander Sorloth came off the bench to equalize for Atletico in the 81st minute with a powerful finish inside the near post.
- The draw cost Atletico Madrid the chance to overtake Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga, with Real remaining one point ahead after their own 1-1 draw earlier in the day.
- Barcelona, currently third with a game in hand, could move level on points with Real Madrid if they win against Rayo Vallecano on Monday.