Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways on Saturday evening with a well-earned 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Wanda Metropolitano.
The hosts almost fell behind in the opening minute of the match, but for a strong save from Jan Oblak.
Atleti took the lead just before the half-hour mark, Angel Correa twisting and turning in the penalty area before laying the ball to Saúl Ñíguez, who stroked home confidently for the hosts.
Diego Simeone's men controlled the tempo of play during the second half, and they were rewarded when Alvaro Morata doubled the lead and put the game beyond the away side, sliding in to finish off a wonderfully worked Atleti move.