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Atletico avoid defeat by Villarreal with last-gasp own goal

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August 29, 2021 Villarreal's Aissa Mandi reacts after scored an own goal and the second for Atletico Madrid REUTERS

LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid snatched a 2-2 draw at home to Villarreal on Sunday after an astonishing own goal in the final seconds from Aissa Mandi.

Villarreal looked to be heading for an unlikely victory when new signing Arnaut Danjuma restored their lead in the 74th minute after Luis Suarez had cancelled out Manu Trigueros' opening strike earlier in the second half.

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