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Sorry - this page has been removed. Atlético Madrid given flying start against Getafe by Fernando Torres
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This could be because it launched early, our rights have expired, there was a legal issue, or for another reason. 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.
For further information, please contact: 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.
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.
“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.
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’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.