Geoffrey Kondogbia rescued some degree for Atletico Madrid with a second-half strike that secured the champions a 2-2 draw with Villarreal in a wide ranging Los angeles Liga conflict on Sunday.
Striker Angel Correa scored an excellent purpose from midfield handy Atletico the lead however Pau Torres equalised after pouncing on a rebound following a unfastened kick within the twenty ninth minute.
Villarreal went forward early in the second one 1/2 after Alberto Moreno fired in a low shot however Kondogbia made certain Atletico earned a proportion of the issues when he netted previous goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
Atletico are fourth in standings with 33 issues from 20 suits, 16 issues in the back of leaders Actual Madrid. Villarreal are simply outdoor the Eu spots, 8th with 29 issues.
Atletico’s Correa intercepted a cross from Dani Parejo within the centre circle and lobbed Rulli with a blinding effort to attain.
“I do know Rulli lovely smartly and know that he likes to stick a long way clear of the purpose. So after I noticed it, I went all in and the kick used to be proper in,” Correa informed journalists.
Jan Oblak perceived to have preserved Atletico’s lead when he blocked a Gerard Moreno penalty kick within the twenty third minute however Torres pounced at the rebound to stage at 1-1.
The hosts then went forward when Gerard Moreno slipped the ball thru to Alberto Moreno, who rifled into the again of the online.
On the other hand, their lead lasted not up to 10 mins as Kondogbia’s strike secured Atletico some degree.
Atletico have been lowered to ten males within the death seconds when Kondogbia used to be despatched off for a moment yellow card.
Previous on Sunday, second-place Sevilla secured a 1-0 win towards Getafe due to an early Rafa Mir purpose. They path leaders Actual by way of 5 issues with a recreation in hand.
