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| Atlético Madrid given flying start against Getafe by Fernando Torres | Atlético Madrid given flying start against Getafe by Fernando Torres |
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| A bullet header from Fernando Torres set up a depleted Atlético Madrid for a 2-0 victory over Getafe as the champions boosted their hopes of finishing third in La Liga. | A bullet header from Fernando Torres set up a depleted Atlético Madrid for a 2-0 victory over Getafe as the champions boosted their hopes of finishing third in La Liga. |
| Torres powered home a Koke free-kick after three minutes to claim his first league goal since returning to his boyhood club in the January transfer window from Milan. | Torres powered home a Koke free-kick after three minutes to claim his first league goal since returning to his boyhood club in the January transfer window from Milan. |
| Koke also played a part in the second goal before half-time when another free-kick was flicked on by Raúl Jiménez and Tiago nodded the ball in. | |
| Atlético were without several players through injury and suspension but looked sharper up front than of late. | Atlético were without several players through injury and suspension but looked sharper up front than of late. |
| The hosts, who eased off in the second half as Getafe caused little danger, are now one point behind third-placed Valencia with 59 points. | The hosts, who eased off in the second half as Getafe caused little danger, are now one point behind third-placed Valencia with 59 points. |
| Barcelona, the leaders, face Real Madrid in el clásico on Sunday hoping to record a victory that will send them four points clear at the top. | Barcelona, the leaders, face Real Madrid in el clásico on Sunday hoping to record a victory that will send them four points clear at the top. |
| “Physically we are in good shape. The squad has been rotated and today there were players who haven’t been involved much,” said Jiménez, who was given a rare chance in attack. “It is good that we now have a break with players going off on international duty.” | “Physically we are in good shape. The squad has been rotated and today there were players who haven’t been involved much,” said Jiménez, who was given a rare chance in attack. “It is good that we now have a break with players going off on international duty.” |
| There was no hangover from Tuesday’s Champions League penalty shootout victory over Bayer Leverkusen as Torres quickly put Atlético ahead and Koke then hit the post with a drive from the edge of the area. | There was no hangover from Tuesday’s Champions League penalty shootout victory over Bayer Leverkusen as Torres quickly put Atlético ahead and Koke then hit the post with a drive from the edge of the area. |
| The hosts were without the suspended centre-half Miranda while Mario Mandzukic and Raúl García were injured and Antoine Griezmann began on the bench. | The hosts were without the suspended centre-half Miranda while Mario Mandzukic and Raúl García were injured and Antoine Griezmann began on the bench. |
| Koke should have increased Atlético’s lead midway through the first half when he shot straight at Vicente Guaita from close range but he was then involved in Tiago’s goal. | Koke should have increased Atlético’s lead midway through the first half when he shot straight at Vicente Guaita from close range but he was then involved in Tiago’s goal. |
| Koke’s return to form after injury has coincided with Atlético’s improvement and he has given them a boost especially with his delivery from set plays. | Koke’s return to form after injury has coincided with Atlético’s improvement and he has given them a boost especially with his delivery from set plays. |