Messi scores 700th goal but Atletico draw hurts Barca's title hopesLionel Messi's 700th career goal was not enough for Barca as they drew with Atletico. MADRID: Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal but Barcelona suffered another blow to their La Liga title hopes after a 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Messi chipped in a penalty to reach another astonishing milestone at Camp Nou but twice Atletico hit back with spot-kicks of their own, Saul Niguez converting both after Barca took an early lead through Diego Costa's own goal. Atletico stay third, two points ahead of Sevilla, who won 3-0 at Leganes. Felipe clipped Nelson Semedo and Messi, with the 700th in sight, chipped the ball delicately down the middle.

Source: Bangkok Post June 30, 2020 23:48 UTC