In a La Liga clash at Nuevo Los Carmenes, Atletico Madrid managed to break their winless streak away from home and secure a crucial 1-0 win over Granada.
Atletico Madrid have been hit with a significant setback as defensive stalwart Cesar Azpilicueta faces an extended spell on the sidelines injured.
Real Madrid's Copa del Rey journey came to an abrupt end, succumbing to a 4-2 defeat against rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday night.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone didn't hold back his sentiments about the Spanish Super Cup being held in Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid staged a stunning comeback against Atletico Madrid to secure a 5-3 extra time victory at Riyadh in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final clash.
Marcos Llorente made an instant impact and restored Atletico Madrid to third spot with a 1-0 win over Sevilla in Saturday's only LaLiga fixture.