By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Atletico Madrid salvaged a 1-1 draw against visiting Villarreal in LaLiga on Saturday after Samuel Lino's close-range effort in the second half cancelled out a controversial penalty converted by Gerard Moreno.

Villarreal held Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw in the Spanish LaLiga on Saturday as Samuel Lino's close-range effort in the second-half cancelled out Gerard Moreno's opener. Atletico dominated proceedi

Atletico Madrid (second) and Villarreal CF (fifth) have both had success this season, residing in the upper half of the league table.Last time out, Atletico Madrid earned a 2-1 win at home over

Samuel Dias Lino of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring during the LaLiga football match between Atletico de Madri

After falling 7 points behind Barcelona in October, and with glaring holes in their game, you could be forgiven for having your doubts about their chances in La Liga. However the situation has been

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BARCELONA, Spain — Atletico Madrid stumbled again in its La Liga quest after being held by Villarreal to 1-1 at home on Saturday. The stalemate, which came a week after a shock 1-0 loss at Leganes, left Atletico one point behind Real Madrid before the leader visited last-placed Valladolid.

In the match of the 21st round of La Liga Atletico will take on Villarreal at home. Bookmakers are on the side of the future hosts of the field in the pair, and believe that the Madrid players have the best chances to win in the upcoming game.

Villarreal coach Marcelino insists they did enough to win after their 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Villarreal held Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw in the Spanish LaLiga on Saturday as Samuel Lino's close-range effort in the second-half cancelled out Gerard Moreno's opener.

Villarreal CF and their third-ranked offense will be looking to take advantage of Real Valladolid’s 20th-ranked defense in their upcoming matchup.Villarreal ended up with a draw on January