Atlético Madrid extends good run with 1-0 win over Levante

Atlético Mrid extended its good run after pandemic break with a 1-0 win at Levante in Spanish league on Tuesday.

An own-goal by Bru González in 15th minute gave Atlético its third straight win and moved Diego Simeone's team back into third place in standings. Atlético is two points ahe of Sevilla, which h temporarily moved in front after a 2-2 draw at Villarreal on Monday.

Atlético was sixth when league was interrupted by coronavirus, but its winning run — coupled with a series of poor results by its rivals — allowed team to quickly get back into Champions League places.

“Happy for ar victory and for se very important three points that take us closer to our goal of qualifying for Champions League,” Atlético midfielder Marcos Llorente said.

González found his own net while trying to intercept a cross from Llorente to Diego Costa inside area.

Atlético is six points clear of fifth-place Getafe, which drew 1-1 at Vallolid.

Simeone's team is 10 points behind leers Real Mrid and Barcelona. Mrid hosts relegation-threatened Mallorca on Wednesday, while Barcelona hosts midtable Athletic Bilbao later Tuesday.

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