Atletico Madrid extended their hot streak with a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga after Koke scored the second-half winner in Saturday's capital derby.
After an international break, Atletico will play Alaves before playing their Champions League quarter-final against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on April 5.
Defending champion Atletico's sixth win in seven matches overall lifted them ahead of Barcelona into third place, and just two points behind Sevilla in second. League leaders Real Madrid are 12 points ahead of Atletico before they host Barcelona on Sunday in an eagerly awaited 'El Clasico'.