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Espanyol 1-3 Atletico Madrid: Comeback win keeps Simeone's side in title race

Apr 9, 2016 2:34:59 PM

Antoine Griezmann, Fernando Torres and Koke netted as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 and maintain pressure on Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid moved back up to second in La Liga and maintained the pressure on leader Barcelona by coming from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 at Estadi Cornella-El Prat.

Antoine Griezmann, Fernando Torres and Koke were on target for Diego Simeone's side, which closed to within three points of Barca – in action at Real Sociedad later on Saturday.

Torres hit the post with an early effort but Espanyol took the lead after 28 minutes when Pape Diop superbly headed in Marco Asensio's corner.