They called it a desmond or a beer drinkers degree when I graduated from university with a 2-2, but 2-2 has more significance in La Liga, as the best League in the world draws to a frenetic climax.
The Premeirship pundits on Sky have been caught up in the hyperbole surrounding the English game for too long, conveniently ignoring the fact that they have a tarnished product that rarely sparks to life.
Well the Spanish League has no such problems as this remarkable season gets better every week.
The bare facts of tonight's matches are that all 3 of the top teams failed to win, so effectively it is as you were.
Real Madrid now just have to beat Mallorca next week to secure the title for the first time in 4 years. Hope you followed the Football Traders recommendation on the 13th May when I gave a strong tip for Madrid to win the League http://footballtrader.blogspot.com/2007/05/real-madrid-great-value-for-spanish.html
As we have seen so many time in this run in, Madrid did it the hard way, twice coming from behind to secure 2-2 draw with Zaragoza which for long periods didn't look like it would be enough.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy struck twice to cancel a brace from Gabbi Milito.
A win for Barcelona would have effectively handed them the title and despite falling behind to Espanyol they clawed their way back to lead 2-1.
If you haven't already seen it, have a look at Lionel Messi's equalising goal, he clearly punched it home to emulate fellow Argentinian Diego Maradona.
With time running out, Barca's suspect home form came back to bite them and Raul Tamudo broke their hearts with 2 minutes remaining - to be honest justice has been done.
Sevilla couldn't eke out the win that would have put them level on points with Real and Barca, so they stay 2 points behind and have just a slim chance of usurping the big boys in the race for La Liga.
From a trading perspective, i've lost a grand total of £4 on the night, which is a small price to pay for another great evening's entertainment
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