Substitute Saul Niguez scored a late winner to provide Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Villarreal on Monday, as Diego Simeone’s aspect climbed again into LaLiga’s high 4.
Atletico defender Axel Witsel headed in from a nook to provide the guests the lead within the ninth minute however Alexander Sorloth equalised 5 minutes after the break.
Nevertheless, a resilient Atletico discovered the winner within the 87th minute when Cesar Azpilicueta fed Saul who calmly sidefooted the ball residence left-footed from the sting of the realm.
Atletico are fourth within the standings on 58 factors, two forward of Athletic Bilbao and 7 behind third-placed Girona.
