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For no fault of their own, Atletico can't lift the trophy until next week.
Barcelona thought they had the title when Alexis Sanchez smashed the ball home but a goal from Godin leaves them with their heads in hands.
The game finishes 1-1 but the draw means that Atletico stay top!!
FULL-TIME AND ATLETICO ARE CHAMPIONS!!
90+2' Corner Barcelona!
90' +3 added minutes for Atletico to hold on.
86' Barcelona are trying so hard to get back a 2nd goal but Atletico's defence is staying strong.
84' Barcelona appeal for a penalty but the referee waves away.
82' Atletico take another corner and again Barcelona fail to clear.
80' Great save from Courtois!
80' Barcelona corner.
76' Dealt with by Barcelona.
75' Costless-Kick Atletico on the edge of the box.
74' The game is in the balance and both teams are knocking the ball around.
72' Alex Song is cautioned.
70' The costless-kick is smashed into the wall.
69' Costless-kick as Luis is booked for a foul on Messi. Dangerous.
67' Barcelona still trying to find a way through the Atletico defence, no way through at the minute.
63' Barcelona playing some good football, Lionel Messi volleys the ball home but is offside.
61' Neymar comes on to replace Pedro.
59' Barcelona gaining control of the game.
57' Barcelona have won themselves a costless-kick in a decent position.
56' First change for Barcelona as Busquets comes off for Alex Song.
55' Barcelona trying to get back into this game but Atletico playing really well.
52' Busquets down again.
51' Atletico pressing really high and forcing Barcelona to defend deep inside their own half.
49' If this was the final result, Atletico are champions.
49' Godin brings Atletico back on level terms with a great header!!
GOAAAAAAAL AND WE'RE LEVEL!
47' Atletico have come out the much stronger team. Pinto forced to race off his line and save.
45' Villa hits the post!
45' We are underway.
The teams are back on the pitch. Kick-Off imminent.
Here are the 1st half stats (@FCBarcelona)
HALF TIME - FC Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid (Alexis Sanchez)
45+2' Messi fails to make advantage of the break and his cross is dealt with.
45' +3 added minutes.
45' Pinto fails to keep it in and Atletico have ANOTHER corner.
44' Another Atletico corner.
44' Dangerous as Barcelona fail to clear and get away with one there.
44' Corner Atletico.
41' Great defending from Godin denies Alves from getting past and proceeding to the by-line.
39' Further pressure from Barcelona and they recieve a corner.
37' As it stands now, Barcelona are Spanish champions.
36' Tiago is the 3rd man to recieve a yellow card after bringing down Fabregas.
35' Godin is the 2nd in the book following Pique's earlier booking.
35' Godin fouls Alexis from behind and Barcelona have a costless-kick. Caution for the Atletico defender.
33' Alexis smashes a volley in from an incredible angle and Courtois will never be able to save that. 1-0 Barcelona.
33' WHAT A GOAL!!!!!
32' Some more pressure from Barcelona but they haven't had a real sighting of the goal.
29' The game has turned into a midfield battle with both teams struggling to keep the ball.
25' Dani Alves with an excellent cross with a curling ball into Pedro who heads over.
24' Great challenges going in but the spell ends with Pinto having to clear.
21' Atletico only have one change left.
21' Turan is the second Atletico substitute because of injuries. Raul Garcia comes on.
20' Arda Turan now recieving treatment off the pitch.
19' Costlesskick for Atletico as Fabregas makes a foul.
18' Corner to Barcelona conceded by Godin.
16' Costa is upset as he is replaced by Adrian.
15' Play gets back underway but Costa is still off.
13' Costa has gone down after failing to chase the ball.
11' Turan volley goes over the bar after Alves does well to clear.
10' CLOSE! Pique and Pinto don't communicate, a ball from Juanfran is sent out for a corner.
9' Adriano has to play the ball out for a throw after the ball was played in to the Barcelona defending area.
8' Godin forced to smash the ball clear after a decent pass from Alves. Very open start to the game.
6' Adriano fires a shot at Courtois but the Belgian 'keeper does well.
4' Pique fouls Koke after the Spanish attacking midfielder attemped a pass to Costa. Costless-Kick in a dangerous area.
4' Barcelona add some pressure but the ball is out for a goal-kick.
3' Atletico start the game with the more confidence.
1' Kick off has arrived. We are underway!
17.00. Here come the teams!! The title will be decided in the next 90 minutes.
16.41. We are around about 20 minutes away from kick-off. The crowd is starting to get full.
16.25. Now you have seen the line-ups, who do you think will win the La Liga title?
Here is the Nou Camp ahead of today's game.
16.10.
16.00. Atlético XI: Courtois, Juanfran, Godín, Miranda, Filipe Luis, Gabi, Tiago, Koke, Arda, Villa, Diego Costa
16.00. Barcelona XI: Pinto, Alves, Piqué, Mascherano, Adriano, Busquets, Fabregas, Iniesta, Alexis, Pedro, Messi
16.00. Team news will arrive shortly.
15:30. The live match Barcelona - Atletico Madrid referee for this evening's game is Antonio Mateu Lahoz.
15:15. Atletico Madrid have a fully fit squad to choose from, something Simeone will be happy about. Diego Costa was the name in everyone's mouth this week as it has been rumoured he has agreed terms with Chelsea. He is back fit after his injury in what could well be his last game for Atletico Madrid. It could also be the end of a loan spell for Courtois, the on loan 'keeper from Chelsea may say his farewells after this game.
14:50. Barcelona have Neymar, Jordi Alba and Gerard Pique all back in the squad ready for selection after having lengthy injuries. Puyol was named in the squad but has said he won't play in his farewell game. With Victor Valdes still out, Pinto will be playing his final game for Barcelona as his contract expires in the summer.
14:46. Both teams will be looking to get their best players out on the pitch ready for the battle. Injuries played a massive part in both team's season in a negative effect. Without picking up set backs, Both these teams would of been able to win games and not slip up.
14:40. Diego Simeone is very happy about the way in which his side has played throughout this campaign, proving many people wrong. To reach the Champions League final is a massive bonus for them with not many people thinking they would.
14:32. Diego Simeone had this to say: "We have always kept the same identity," he said. "I do not think this will change for the last game. Personality will be important. To have arrived at this point, we have put in a lot of work and effort. It has not been easy, but we are here on merit."
14:28. Prior to the game, here is what the Barcelona manager had to say “We’ve sought attacking alternatives against Atlético in other games and they have impeded the best of our attacking game. This is a game where the need to win is obvious, but it’s especially relevant for us to get ahead on the scoreboard. It’s a unique opportunity and that’s how they also understand it, of playing a final in what’s a campaign of 38 games, playing against a direct rival and at home. There’s no need to take any of the background into account, because this is different to any other game we’ve had to play.”
14:24. The last time these 2 sides met the result was 0-0 in a fierce game in the Vincente Calderon, it should never of finished goalless.
14:20. Atletico Madrid however, couldn't feel any more positive about the season they have had. They are major underdogs. No-one would of said at the start of the season that Atletico Madrid would of led the title race for such a long amount of time. They have talent across the pitch but Diego Costa's goals have fired them to top spot. Because of this,interest has been shown by many top European sides.
14:18. Barcelona haven't had the season they were most probably imagining. The fans would of just assumed they would have the title with maybe competition from Real Madrid. Not many people however, would think they would be facing 1st place Atletico Madrid who really have been solid this campaign. Injuries have struck Barcelona at the worst timings. Lionel Messi being absent was a major blow for the Spanish giants as his passionate football was missed when he was on the sidelines.
14:14. Atletico Madrid come into this game in 1st position, many fans across the world will be amazed that this has occured and not many thought they would be in this position. For Barcelona, it hasn't been the easiest season for them and have slipped up in places they feel they shouldn't have.
14:00. Hello and welcome to the Nou Camp for Barcelona - Atletico Madrid. The title will be decided tonight.