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Griezmann decline deepens with stoppage time cameo against Atletico

Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Napoli v FC Barcelona - Stadio San Paolo, Naples, Italy - February 25, 2020 Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal [REUTERS/Ciro De Luca]

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann must have been relishing Tuesday’s match with former club Atletico Madrid, but even with his side drawing 2-2 and needing a winner to rescue their ailing La Liga title bid, he was not called upon until added time.

A third draw in six matches further doomed Barca’s bid to win a third successive title and means arch rivals Real Madrid can go four points clear at the top of the table with five games left if they beat Getafe on Thursday.

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