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Barrios scores late to move Atletico closer to the top in Spain

Related Topics: Atlético de Madrid

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid gained ground on Real Madrid and Barcelona with a 2-1 win at Sevilla in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Pablo Barrios scored the winner three minutes into stoppage time as Atletico ended a three-game winless streak in the league. Madrid lost 2-1 at home to Valencia on Saturday, while leader Barcelona drew 1-1 with Real Betis, also at home on Saturday.

Atletico moved within three points of second-placed Madrid and seven behind Barcelona after 30 rounds. It has a seven-point gap to fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao, which has a game in hand.