La Masia seems to be the gift that just keeps on giving; FC Barcelona entered Jornada 30 knowing that it would be crucial in the La Liga title race, but never in their wildest dreams would they have imagined the scenario that unfolded on Saturday afternoon. With a tough trip to El Madrigal on the schedule for Sunday afternoon, the Barcelona squad will have watched Atletico Madrid today expecting Diego Simeone’s side to apply the pressure with a victory over Sporting Gijon.
However, the trip to El Molinon proved too much for Atleti to handle and while they surged out to a first-half lead courtesy of Antoine Griezmann, a late comeback scuppered their chances of securing the three points.