[SPAIN] Real Madrid has city rival Atletico to thank for blowing open La Liga race with its 2-1 win over leader Barcelona on Sunday. The result ended Barca’sunbeaten streak at 21 league games to start the season and reduced its lead over Real Madrid to two points. To make matters worse, Barca’s injury woes mounted, and its much-heralded short passing gamewas called into question.

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