Atlético Madrid 1 - Getafe 0

Atlético: Leo Franco; Seitaridis, Ze Castro, Pablo, Antonio López; Galletti (Pernía 72'), Luccin, Maniche, Jurado (Gabi 79'); Agüero (Mista 65'), Fernando Torres. 4-4-2.
Getafe: Abbondanzieri; Contra, Pulido, Alexis, Paredes; Celestini, Casquero (Paunovic 78'); Redondo, Manu Del Moral, Alberto (Sousa 60'); Güiza (Pachón 70'). 4-2-3-1.

Team changes: Atlético: Pablo, Jurado for Perea, Pernía / Getafe: Contra, Pulido, Alberto for David Cortés, Belenguer, Nacho.

Goals:
1-0. 23. Maniche. Stooped to head Fernando Torres cross wide of Abbondanzieri.

Atlético Madrid returned to fourth spot after beating city neighbours Getafe 1-0 in the last match on Sunday evening. Javier Aguirre's side had never taken the lead in the Vicente Calderón stadium this season, and it looked like history was about to repeat itself when ex Atlético striker Manu Del Moral brought a spectacular save out of Leo Franco. But Maniche put the local fans at ease with the opening goal midway through the first half, heading a Fernando Torres cross past Pato Abbondanzieri.

Güiza tested Leo Franco soon afterwards, and Agüero kept Pato on his toes at the other end before the break. The second half started with Torres cutting in to the area and shooting straight at the visiting keeper, who also kept out Agüero later on. And the last chance of the match fell to Manu, who's shot went just wide of the post. An important win though for Atlético, who move five points clear of their opponents in the table.