European football: Pablo Barrios strikes late as Atletico keep leaders honest
Briefly

Atletico Madrid halted a frustrating period with a crucial 2-1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga, thanks to a late goal from Pablo Barrios. This win not only ended a six-game winless streak but also helped Atletico maintain their title challenge, especially after leading competitors Barcelona and Real Madrid both dropped points over the weekend. Meanwhile, Borussia Monchengladbach's goalkeeper Tiago Pereira Cardoso, who had not conceded in his first few games, allowed a late equalizer as his side drew 1-1 with St Pauli, keeping them sixth in the Bundesliga and trailing the Champions League qualification spots by two points.
Pablo Barrios scored a last-minute goal, securing a vital 2-1 victory for Atletico Madrid over Sevilla and ending their six-match winless streak.
With this win, Atletico Madrid keeps their hopes alive for the La Liga title as leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid both dropped points this weekend.
Despite a promising start to the match, the game turned dull until Barrios’ decisive goal in stoppage time reignited Atletico's ambitions for the league.
In the Bundesliga, goalkeeper Tiago Pereira Cardoso's unbeaten run ended with a late equalizer conceded in a match that leaves Borussia Monchengladbach in sixth.
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