Atletico 1-0 Valladolid: Saul forces own goal as title winners still uncertain

A typical Atletico Madrid performance ends with a 1-0 victory for Simeone's side after Saul’s cross for Griezmann at the 66th minute was turned into Masip’s goal by Valladolid centre-back Joaquin Fernandez. 

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66' OWN GOAL! Atletico 1-0 Valladolid (Joaquin)

It’s cruel on the Valladolid centre-back who gifts the hosts a 1-0 lead, after Saul’s cross – intended for Griezmann at the near post – is met by the head of Joaquin Fernandez who turns it into his own net!

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Atletico Madrid kept their LaLiga title challenge alive for a little while longer with a 1-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Defeat on Saturday would have made Barcelona champions before they kicked a ball this weekend, but a second-half own goal from Joaquin Fernandez gave Atletico a win that means the leaders must beat Levante later in order to guarantee the title.

The goal was an unfortunate moment in an otherwise strong performance from the visitors, who could find themselves back in the relegation zone if other results now go against them.

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