Atletico remains Spain’s front runner
With a lot of trembling, Atletico Madrid scored three points in the 34th round of the Spanish soccer championship. Diego Simeone's team won 1-0 against stragglers Elche on Saturday because the hosts missed a penalty in stoppage time. Before the games of the two pursuers, Atletico were five points ahead of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Marcos Llorente scored the 1-0 (24th), but with a blackout also indebted the hand penalty, which had no consequences. Fidel Chaves just hit the bar (91st)
Real received Osasuna later on Saturday, Barcelona will visit Valencia on Sunday. The possibly decisive duel between Barcelona and Atletico is on the program next weekend. The Catalans are still hoping that coach Ronald Koeman will be there after his red card against Granada, they have appealed against the Dutchman's two-game suspension.
