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Atletico 2-2 Celta Vigo: Atletico winning run interrupted by late Celta leveller

February 8, 2021 Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez and Celta Vigo's Iago Aspas after the match [REUTERS]

Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez continued his deadly run of form by scoring twice at home to Celta Vigo on Monday but could not prevent the La Liga leaders drawing 2-2 as their eight-game winning streak ended.

Atletico were missing six players due to COVID-19. including record signing Joao Felix. and they fell behind in the 13th minute to a well worked goal from Celta when Santi Mina ghosted into the box unmarked to turn home a cross from Hugo Mallo.

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