Liga - Atletico hit Getafe for seven

 

Atletico Madrid played their part in a day of big wins for the teams at the top of the table when Raul Garcia and David Villa scored two goals apiece to help them retain a strong hold on second spot with a 7-0 win over 10-man Getafe

Atletico's success this season has been built on solidity but they tore apart a sorry Getafe in the late game through their attacking play, despite leaving a less-than-fully fit leading scorer Diego Costa on the bench.

Kiko and Arda Turan tormented the fullbacks as Getafe were pushed back and Raul Garcia headed the opening goal from a corner midway through the first half.
Luck was also against the visitors as Albert Lopo diverted a Koke effort past his keeper and then shortly before the break, Juan Valera was dismissed for a second yellow card.
In the second half, the traffic remained flowing in one direction with two headed goals from Villa and Raul Garcia.
Costa was introduced for the last half hour and he scored a spectacular overhead kick before Villa and Adrian Lopez wrapped up a night full of goal action.