Saul Ñíguez had worn the Atletico first team shirt in the Europa League and Copa. Against Sevilla he did it in the Spanish top flight.

Adrian Lopez replaced Diego Costa in the 67th minute and his cross lead to Falcao's goal eight minutes later. The Spaniard was happy for the important win in Seville.

The rock at the back alongside Miranda, Godin and his companions kept another clean sheet. The first steps to get a win that felt complicated but was an important result.

The leader of the red and whites was praising his team and ensure that the target is close but not closed. There’s still more work.

Atletico Madrid have conceded the fewest goals in the league with 25 goals and much of that is down to goalkeeper Courtois. The Belgian has gone five away games without conceding a goal: Valladolid, Malaga, Osasuna, Getafe and Sevilla.

Atletico Madrid beat Sevilla at the Sanchez Pizjuan with a goal from Falcao, who has 25 league goals, surpassing last seasons tally. Three points for Atletico clinching the goal of Champions League football next year.

Emiliano Insua attended a press conference after training in Majadahonda. Proud to belong to Atletico, welcomed his stay in Madrid after arriving in winter.

Mario Suarez is the main novelty in the list that Diego Pablo Simeone named for Sunday's visit to Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. The 18-man squad list is composed of 16 members of the first team as well as the usual academy players Óliver and Saul.

The Atletico Madrid first team returned to the Majadahonda Sports City after training in the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday and were met by high temperatures. Gabi, who was in Amsterdam in the UEFA act, joined the list of absentees along with Arda and Tiago with their physical problems.

Juanfran Torres attended a news conference after the morning training session to emphasise that the team "always gives its best." Moreover, the desire and enthusiasm will be key to the end of the season.