Real Madrid failed to take advantage of La Liga leaders’ Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo on Saturday as they were held to a goalless draw at Athletic Bilbao, while Atletico Madrid profited by beating Real Sociedad 2-1. Second-placed Valencia can go two points behind Barca, who have 36 after 14 games, if they beat Getafe on Sunday. 💪5-0 v LPA1-0 v EIB1-1 v BET3-1 v ATH2-2 v GIR5-1 v LPA0-0 v VAL1-0 v MAL2-1 v ATH2-0 v SEV0-0 v LEG1-1 v FCB1-0 v CEL1-1 v VIL1-0 v DEP0-0 v RMA5-0 v LEV2-1 v RSO pic.twitter.com/1DkzVIKKsM — LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) December 3, 2017Barca also went behind in the early game as Celta striker Iago Aspas silenced the Nou Camp by putting the visitors ahead in the 20th minute. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/RJfUAUPu0E — LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) December 3, 2017“Real Madrid are eight points behind Barcelona because we have lacked goals this season,” said Real coach Zinedine Zidane. Atletico moved to within six points of Barca thanks to Griezmann’s late strike after Filipe Luis had cancelled out Real Sociedad forward Willian Jose’s first half penalty in the 63rd.

Source: Hindustan Times December 03, 2017 03:11 UTC