Atlético got going, won after three rounds in which they won a point, but disappointed again - Angel Correa's goal in the sixth minute defeated Granada 1:0 at home.
In the previous three games, Simeone's team did not even score a goal, tonight one was enough for the important three points.
Stefan Savić played 90 minutes.
Atlético tied with Sevilla in fourth place with 39 points, with a game in hand.
Tomorrow, Sevilla will play away to Celta.
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