Messi, Suarez frustrated to offer Atletico title boost

                Following last weekend's 1-1 derby draw at Espanyol, leaders Barcelona were  held to a second consecutive draw as Getafe left Camp Nou with a hard-earned 0-0 draw.For the first time since the April 2012 Clasico against Real Madrid, Barca failed to register a shot on target during the first half of a home game in LaLiga, although Luis Suarez did have a brilliant volley ruled out for offside.
               Ernesto Valverde's side belatedly shifted through the gears after half-time but it was not enough to breach some stubborn resistance from Pepe Bordalas' visitors.
              It means Atletico Madrid, who picked up a third consecutive victory at Malaga on Saturday, have trimmed Barcelona's advantage at the top to seven points.
             If Diego Simeone's men can make further inroads before the teams meet at Camp Nou on March 4th, La Liga might just have a title race as opposed to a procession this season.

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