Barcelona
and Atletico Madrid will meet in a winner-takes-all La Liga decider next Sunday
after both sides drew their penultimate games.
An
outstanding save by Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero denied Atletico the
opportunity to wrap up the Primera Division title at their Vicente Calderon
stadium.
The
Argentinian goalkeeper produced a fingertip save to keep out a curling shot
from Adrian in the final minute of stoppage time, ensuring the game ended in a
1-1 draw.
It sets up a
mouthwatering showdown between Atletico and their nearest title rivals
Barcelona next weekend, with Diego Simeone's side only requiring a point to
lift their first league title in 18 years.
Barcelona
played their part in setting up the decisive clash against Atletico on the last
day of the season after they drew 0-0 against strugglers Elche.
Those
results mean Barcelona must beat Atletico at Camp Nou to claim the league
honours.
Atletico
lead Barca by three points but victory for the Catalans would give them their
23rd Liga crown on head-to-head record, having drawn with Atleti earlier in the
season.
Celta Vigo
ended any lingering hopes Real Madrid had of league glory by claiming a 2-0
victory over Carlo Ancelotti's men at Estadio Balaidos.
Brazilian
forward Charles capitalised on two errors from Real to bag a brace and leave
the visitors five points behind leaders Atletico with just one match remaining.
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