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Atletico Madrid keeping pace
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It’s not just about the two sides of the Clasico divide this season though. Atletico Madrid still remain firmly involved in discussions at the top of the table.
This weekend they scored four times in Vallecas on their way to a 4-2 win over Rayo Vallecano, a win which keeps them level on points with Barcelona at La Liga’s summit—the Catalan’s superior goal difference gives them top spot.
Arda Turan helped himself to a couple of goals, David Villa scored again and Diego Costa found the net for the first time in 2014. Or at least he thought he did. Atleti’s top scorer eventually had his goal taken off him and given as Saul Niguez, on loan at Rayo from Atleti. How cruel.
Rayo were, of course, as exciting as ever, racking up 13 shots—including a Jonathan Viera penalty which was saved by Thibaut Courtois.
However with each passing game, that element of excitement looks less likely to keep them up.
