Badmus Abdulsobur
Following the La Liga resumption after three-month suspension due to Covid-19 pandemic Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday
However, missing out on the chance to utilise on slip-ups by their rivals for Champions League places.
Iker Muniain gave Athletic the lead in an empty San Mames stadium by slotting home in the 37th minute to complete a clever move but Atletico responded two minutes later when Diego Costa slotted in following a through ball
The los rojiblancos side had the better chance to win the game after the interval when Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon parried a cross from Renan Lodi into the path of Santiago Arias but the keeper recovered to block the rebound with his leg.
Atletico are sixth on 46 points, level with fifth-placed Getafe, who lost at Granada on Friday, and fourth-placed Real Sociedad, who host Osasuna later on Sunday. Athletic are 10th on 38.
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