Rivals face final-day shootout

Someone will finally have to claim this season’s La Liga trophy next Saturday when Atletico Madrid travel to Barcelona’s Camp Nou.

The most exciting La Liga title race in decades took another couple of wild swings during 270 minutes of pulsating drama in Madrid, Elche and Vigo yesterday, with leaders Atletico held 1-1 at home to Malaga, while Barcelona were also held 0-0 at Elche.

However, the results kept both in the running. A win or a draw will do Atletico, while a home win will see the Catalans take the title on head to head record. Real Madrid’s chances are now over after a side missing most of their top players was beaten 2-0 at Celta Vigo.