Puado penalty helps Espanyol hold Atletico 1-1
BARCELONA, Spain, March 29 (Reuters) - Captain Javi Puado scored from the penalty spot to cancel out a first-half strike by Cesar Azpilicueta as relegation-threatened Espanyol held third-placed Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw in LaLiga on Saturday.
Marash Kumbulla's headed attempt to clear Antoine Griezmann's cross reached Azpilicueta, whose calm right-footed shot from outside the box found the net in the 38th minute.
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However, Clement Lenglet's foul on Leandro Cabrera near the edge of the box awarded 15th-placed Espanyol a chance to make a comeback, and Puado made no mistake from the penalty spot to make it even in the 71st minute and earn a precious point.
Atletico, winless in three matches, moved to 57 points, six below leaders Barcelona, who have a game in hand. Espanyol, who have 29 points, are two points above the relegation zone.
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