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Atletico Madrid 1-1 Villarreal: Late Carlos Bacca Equaliser Leaves Hosts Off the Pace in La Liga

Atletico Madrid were held 1-1 by Villarreal at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday evening after a late Carlos Bacca equaliser.

Los Colchoneros were without stars Koke and Yannick Carrasco whilst Villarreal still missed Bruno, Sergio Asenjo and Ruben Semedo. However, Cedric Bakambu was able to start, despite being a doubt with a groin injury.

Atletico turned the screw in the 20th minute with two quick-fire chances - Angel Correa's low drive easily gathered by Mariano Barbosa and then Kevin Gameiro slicing his volley wildly over the crossbar whilst through on goal.

.@atletienglish tend to struggle against Villarreal.