Atletico Madrid head into the October international break on the back of a crucial late win over rivals Real Sociedad.
Los Rojiblances edged out the battle between the two sides who finished third and fourth respectively last season with Champions League qualification on the agenda again for the pair.
The home side survived an early scare in Madrid before defender Samuel Lino broke in behind the La Real defence to fire home his first ever Atletico goal.
Atleti score the opener
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