Atletico Madrid continued their surge towards Champions League qualification on Tuesday by winning 1-0 at Levante to climb to third in La Liga. Since matches restarted in Spain almost two weeks ago, Atletico have taken 10 points from a possible 12 and moved six points clear of fifth, as their top-four rivals have crumbled around them. One of them is Getafe, who continued their post-suspension slump as they were held to a 1-1 draw against struggling Real Valladolid. Getafe are fifth but without a win in the four games since La Liga resumed.

Atletico have been among the clubs worst affected financially by the coronavirus pandemic and they would reportedly stand to lose 200 million euros 226 million if they missed out on the Champions League next season. But while their place in the top four looked in serious danger three months ago, Atletico-s return to form means they are now firm favourites to finish third, let alone fourth. Marcos Llorente, the hero of their momentous victory over Liverpool in the Champions League, has flourished in his new role in attacking midfield and it was his turn and cross that was turned in by Bruno Gonzalez for an own goal on 15 minutes.