Granada 1-2 Atletico: Madrid based team extend lead to 8 points

Atletico Madrid triumphed 2-1 away at Granada in a tight, competitive match at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes on Saturday afternoon.

After a stalemate first half, Marcos Llorente gave the visitors the lead just after the hour mark with a superb rasping left-footed effort, but three minutes later Manchester City loanee Yangel Herrera poked in from close range to equalise.

Angel Correa then restored the away advantage, Llorente turning provider before the Argentine's drive deflected past Rui Silva, with Diego Simeone's side holding on to move eight points clear of second-placed Real Madrid with a game in hand.