Substitute's Partey piece sends Atletico top
By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) - Substitute Thomas Partey scored his first La Liga goal as Atletico Madrid beat bottom club Levante 1-0 to go top of the table on Saturday while Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw at Espanyol. Hosts Atletico lacked a finishing touch in front of goal until Partey struck nine minutes from the end with a shot that squirmed away from keeper Diego Marino. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit the woodwork as Barcelona drew with Espanyol.
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