LaLiga 2019-20, Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Recapping the last 3 meetings between the two clubs

#2 2018-19: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

Diego Costa opened the scoring against Barcelona

In a cagey tactical affair dominated by defence, both teams struggled to create clear scoring opportunities.

Diego Costa's 77th minute header off Antoine Greizmann's corner was the first effort on target by either side. That broke an 18-game Liga scoring drought for the Atletico talisman, as he scored his first goal against Barcelona.

Just as the Rojiblancos were dreaming of a first Liga win in 13 years at the Camp Nou and usurping Barcelona at the top of the table, the home side struck back.

Ernesto Valverde brought on Ousmane Dembélé as Barcelona sought a way back into the game. The World Cup winner obliged at the death by taking a Messi pass, cutting inside, and drilling a low finish past Jan Oblak to force a share of the spoils.

The result meant Barca stayed a point clear of Atletico at the top of the Liga table.

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