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Late on Sunday night, Atlético beat Valencia 3-1 at home, despite having to catch up.
The guests were the first to unlock the goal in the 11th minute, when Urošas Račičius scored.
But Atlético responded with three goals: the team’s most expensive player, Joao Félix, tied the score in 23 minutes, and then Luis Suárez took the lead by 54 minutes after the young Portuguese transfer. The Uruguayan celebrated his 34th birthday.
The scorer was Angelis Correa.
Diego Simeone’s students are now seven points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who beat Alavés 4: 1 on Saturday.
Barcelona are in third place, breaking Elche on Sunday without a 2-0 disqualified Lionel Messi.
For safety, Frenkie de Jong and Riqui Puig achieved the fourth consecutive victory for the Barça team in the Spanish championship.
“We have been playing a little better since the beginning of the year, winning every game, which shows that we are improving,” said De Jong, who has scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in the last six games. “Scoring goals and passing touchdowns doesn’t necessarily mean I’m playing better, but I’m very happy.”
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