The highly-anticipated clash between top contenders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid ended in a goalless draw with Gerard Pique\u2019s cute exchange with Suarez one of the biggest takeaways from the La Liga match.<\/p>\n
Suarez was as usual up to his usual antics when he tried to win a penalty after forcing Marc-Andre ter Stegen into a save. The incorrigible striker fell dramatically onto the floor following minimal contact with the goalkeeper, who reacted instantly, shouting: \u201cLuis!\u201d<\/p>\n
Pique came over and got involved, calling the Uruguayan forward \u201cfatso\u201d in a provocative dig.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cCome on, fatso, don\u2019t mess with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Atletico star eventually got back to his feet and asked Ter Stegen: \u201cDid you make contact or not?\u201d<\/p>\n
The German replied: \u201cIt was my hand. If it is my foot ok, but come on.\u201d<\/p>\n
The draw at the Camp Nou leaves Atletico at the top of the league, two points ahead of second-placed Barca.<\/p>\n
But Pique insists the title race is still alive with just three league games remaining.<\/p>\n
Speaking post-match, he said: \u201cWe expected to win, but we are still alive. We had more chances and we competed well.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are alive, and based on how La Liga is playing out and I think we still have options.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnything can happen, because that is what happens in La Liga.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is true that Real Madrid, if they win all four games, will be champions, but it will be difficult.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think by winning our three remaining games we have options. Our idea is to win every game and compete until the end.\u201d<\/p>\n
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