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May 17, 2014 at 5pm UK
 
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Sanchez (34')
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Godin (49')

David Villa hails Atletico Madrid resilience

Atletico Madrid forward David Villa praises his teammates following Saturday's La Liga title triumph.

Atletico Madrid forward David Villa has claimed that Saturday's 1-1 draw against Barcelona – which secured the La Liga title – was a "reflection" of the club's season.

The capital outfit lost key attackers Diego Costa and Arda Turan to injury in the first period, before falling a goal down courtesy of a strike from Alexis Sanchez.

However, Atletico responded in the second period, with Diego Godin's header enough to secure a share of the spoils and their first league success since 1996.

"This match has been a reflection of our season," he told reporters after the game.

"The lads showed tremendous character and poise to see it through."

Villa joined Atletico from Barcelona last summer.

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Atletico de Madrid's football players and staff pose as they celebrate their Spanish league title at the end of the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 17, 2014
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