Nigeria, May 8 -- None of the teams wanted to lose, which translated to a tepid game that was devoid of fireworks.

Despite the return of Luis Suarez to Camp Nou to face his former side, he was unable to translate his aggression into a goal.

At the end of Saturday, Atletico Madrid lead the table with 77 points, followed by Barcelona with 75 points, Real Madrid in third with 74 points, and the defending champions are at home on Sunday against Sevilla, who are fourth with 70 points.

Thomas Lemar was the first to test Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the third minute but the Barcelona goalkeeper made a comfortable save.

In the first five minutes, Lionel was fouled thrice-by Hermoso, Koke, and Marcos Llorente. Lemar went off injured and was replac...