Former Barcelona goalkeeper Jordi Masip couldn't hold on to Angel Correa's strike from long distance but did well to keep out Luis Suarez on the rebound.

The visitors looked the more likely to score at first, with Oscar Plano and Marcos de Sousa both going close. Llorente was introduced at the interval, with Joao Felix and Koke also called upon before the hour after de Sousa's effort was brilliantly blocked by Trippier.

French midfielder Lemar struck his first club goal since April to break the deadlock in the 56th minute, appearing at the back post to guide in a cross from Kieran Trippier and complete a sweeping counter-attack.

Midfielder Marcos Llorente came off the bench to double Atletico's lead in the 72nd minute. Atletico boss Diego Simeone's side are now two points clear of second-placed Real Sociedad.

Llorente sealed the victory in the 72nd minute, latching on to a header from Trippier and showing remarkable pace and power to race past a defender and confidently dispatch his shot into the bottom corner.

A seventh straight league victory takes Atletico top of the table on 26 points after 10 games, two ahead of second-placed Real Sociedad who have played The result also means they have now gone unbeaten in their last 11 games against Valladolid W10, D1 for the first time ever in the top-flight, keeping a clean sheet in seven of of their last eight of those.

Atletico have also now won their last six home games against Valladolid and all five under Diego Simeone, not losing as hosts since February Next up Atletico travel to Austrian side RB Salzburg on Wednesday knowing they need a point to progress in Europe, while Ronaldo-owned Valladolid host fellow relegation candidates Osasuna on Friday evening.

The Rojiblancos' next league match is away to inter-city rivals and current champions Real Madrid.

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To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Oblak Eight clean sheets this season. He has conceded only two goals — the joint-lowest in LaLiga history through 10 games.

Felipe Needed to bounce back after his debacle versus Bayern Munich. He did so, recording eight clearances and winning three headers as the most central of the three center backs.

Saul wins another corner. One side needs to start taking control here, the game has turned very slow and stodgy.

Renan Lodi comes off for Thomas Lemar with an hour played. An attacking change for the hosts. There's the chance! Atletico Madrid make a change at the break, Angel Correa is now on and Vitolo departs.

The winger didn't do much wrong in that half and pt in a strong defensive shift. A slight shift in formation to go to a rather than a A rather sedate start to the half with the ball pinging around the midfield.

A very tight, fiercely contested half of football that ends with no breakthrough. Join us in the second period for every kick. The young Portuguese could be the spark that the hosts need here.

Eight minutes until half-time in a game where defences have mostly been in charge. Zinedine Zidane does not look all that happy on the touchline.

His side have failed to take their chances and look a little frail at the back. Atletico show they can play with some nice interplay on the right.

Real Madrid have exerted more control as the half has progressed. Vitolo attempts an ambitious chip that doesn't come off for Atletico.

Gareth Bale the latest to probe to no outcome for the visitors. Trippier now wins a corner for the hosts and the big men move forward.

Real Madrid go close again but the ball is cleared inside the box. Some rough treatment dealt out early on. A trademark flying break from bale down the left.

The youngster runs half the pitch but can only hack is effort wide from the right. Unsurprisingly, Sergio Ramos is straight into the action.

A lively start. Kieran Trippier picks up a knock early on and is on the sidelines getting treatment. Very noisy crowd inside the stadium. We are off in Madrid.

Atletico Madrid get us underway and begin with a spell of possession. A reminder of how the top of the La Liga table looks Before this match gets underway, a quick recap of how Barcelona fared in beating Getafe.

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