MADRID, Feb 18: Atlético Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw at Levante in a Spanish league match postponed from the second round, a result that still extended its lead over Real Madrid to six points.
Seeking its first league title since 2014, Atlético still has a game in hand compared to its city rival. Diego Simeone’s team is unbeaten in 11 straight league matches but has drawn two of its last three.
The match had been postponed as Atlético and other teams were given extra time to rest after participating in European competitions later into last season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Atlético had won nine of its last 10 league matches, with the only setback a 2-2 home draw against Celta Vigo two rounds ago in a game in which it conceded a late equaliser.
Levante took the lead through Enis Bardhi after a breakaway in the 17th minute on Wednesday.
Marcos Llorente equalised for the visitors in the 37th with a shot from outside the area that deflected off a defender before going in. Atlético forward Saúl Ñíguez had a goal disallowed for offside near the end. (AP)
