Atletico Madrid lose ground in La Liga title race

ANDER GILLENEA / AFP

Atletico Madrid have suffered another blow to their hopes of getting back into the La Liga title race.

Diego Simeone’s men were beaten 2-0 by struggling Eibar on Saturday.

They are currently third in the standings on 35 points, eight behind leaders Real Madrid who beat Sevilla 2-0.

Defending champions Barcelona can return to the summit with a win over Granada on Sunday.

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