* Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Alexis puts Barca ahead, Godin equalises
* Atletico's Costa off injured in 13th minute
* Barca must win to retain La Liga crown
* Atletico need draw for first title since 1996
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63 mins
SUBSTITUTION Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Time for a bold attacking move for Barca. Home boss Tata Martino brings on 50m Brazil star Neymar for Pedro, who has been pretty ineffective.
60 mins
HALF AN HOUR TO GO Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Barca hit back as they retain possession for a sustained spell, probably for the first time since the break, but are crowded out by the well-drilled Atletico defence. They have got 30 minutes to force a title-winning goal.
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Ben Dunbar: (external) Whatever Atletico had at HT I want some. Cracking start to their 2nd half.
57 mins
SUBSTITUTION Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Now it is time for Barcelona to suffer an injury blow of their own. Holding midfielder Sergio Busquets lands awkwardly after a going for a high ball and appears to have damaged his hip. Former Arsenal player Alex Song trots on in his place and will provide some much-needed steel for Barca as they try to regroup.
54 mins
As it stands Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
A quick reminder of what Diego Godin's equaliser for Atletico means....
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Dobzilla: (external) Gordinnnnnnn! Atleti back up in this!
John Mcerney: (external) FCB big game players need to perform backs against the wall now.
52 mins
Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
The Nou Camp falls silent after Diego Godin's equaliser - apart from the small pocket of Atletico fans, around 500 of them, high up in the stands. Those half-time oranges worked a treat for Diego Simeone's men because they are flying now. Barca look rattled.
49 mins
GOAL Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid - Diego Godin
And they batter it down almost instantly! Atletico defender Diego Godin thumps in a bullet header to level, from Koke's right-wing corner. That is richly deserved after a blistering start to the second half by the visiting players, who race to the corner to celebrate in a 'pile on'. They are on course to win their first title since 1996....
48 mins
Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid
That serves as a warning as Atletico roar back into this match - they are knocking heavily on the home door.
46 mins
HITS THE WOODWORK Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Atletico look fired up after what you can imagine was an inspirational - but slightly scary - team talk from the imposing figure that is Diego Simeone.
And they almost equalise straight away as ex-Barca striker David Villa swivels and slams a low effort against the base of the home post.
18:04
KICK-OFF Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid know they have a big task ahead of them, but can't wait to get started as they walk out first - to a cacophony of jeers - into the cavernous bowl that is the Nou Camp.
Barca are not far behind them though as the referee gives his whistle a short, sharp shrill. And that means it is game on.
18:02
Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Barca midfielder Xavi talked about the need for his team to bag an early goal, to force Atletico out and then allow the home side to exploit the space behind them. It wasn't that early but the Catalans certainly aren't complaining.
Bit of statistical gold for you - Alexis Sanchez's strike is the first time in the five meetings between the sides this season that Barca have taken the lead.
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