With three goals in the first 21 minutes, Atlético Madrileño got their Matchday 7 match at Villarreal on track, ending in a 1-3 victory. This is the third consecutive win for Fernando Torres' team, a winning streak that lifts the Red-and-whites to the top spot heading into Friday's early game, with 11 points.

It was Kostis who got the most to break the deadlock in the 4th minute. Boñar (14') and Arnau Ortiz (21') then threaded up two strikes more to put the game firmly in the visitors' favour, who saw their lead reduced by Alex Rubio's goal half an hour into the match. The scoreboard remained unchanged despite the back-and-forth dynamic that prevailed until the end.

Atlético manager Fernando Torres expressed his satisfaction with his team's dynamic and performance after the match: “Another great start from the team. They start off very well; it's extraordinary how they read what the game demands. Villarreal is a great team and they responded well. We had some tough moments after their goal, but overall, I'm very happy with their attitude, with their ambition to push forward all the time. We only had to back down when the opponent forced us to. I’m very, very happy.”

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“It's a credit to the players, who have that enthusiasm, that hunger, and that way of playing from the heart. The most important thing is the family they've built, and that's what will keep us motivated to keep winning games,” adds the Madrid-born coach.

Next match ahead will be on the road again to visit Hércules: “It's time to enjoy the victory; that's the most important thing. The boys should come back recharged. We're playing away on Friday, in a very difficult stadium. We have the reference point from last year, when we did very well there. We'll try to maintain that enthusiasm and energy to prepare well for the game and earn those three points again.”

- Match stats:

Atlético Madrileño: Esquivel, Boñar, D.Martínez, Javi Serrano, Iker Luque (Morcillo 84’), O. Janneh (Sits 73’), Puric, Kostis (Barboza 63’), Belloti (Castilo 63’), Arnau y Jano (Koke Jota 84’).

Villarreal B: Gómez, Budesca, Eneko (Rodríguez 57’), Lautaro, Víctor (López 57’), A. Diatta, A. Rubio (García 72’), Quintero (Tiadiane 81’), Viveros, J. Ives Valou y Maciá (Barry 82’).

Bookings: José David Martínez booked Valau (45’), Tidiane (81’), Diatta (82’), Budesca (89’), Castillo (67’), Arnau (89’).

Goals:

0 - 1 Kostis (4’)

0 - 2 Boñar (14’)

0 - 3 Arnau (21’)

1 - 3 Rubio (31’)

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