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Ernesto Valverde Insists Title Race Isn't Over Yet Despite Barcelona's 11 Point Lead Over Atletico

Ernesto Valverde has insisted that the La Liga title race isn't over yet despite Barcelona edging to a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou.

The visitors needed a win to keep the pressure on the league leaders, however were dealt a major blow on the half hour mark when Diego Costa was sent off. It meant Atletico were forced to play the rest of the game with 10 men and although they put in a fine defensive effort for another 55 minutes, they were ultimately undone.

Luis Suarez tucked the ball home from 20 yards out with five minutes left to break the deadlock, before Lionel Messi made sure of the points just a minute later to secure a 2-0 win for Barcelona and ensure they went 11 points clear at the top of La Liga.