The top two maintained their 100% records in La Liga on Saturday, both Barcelona and Atlético making it seven out of seven so far this season.
Atlético beat local rivals Real Madrid 0-1 with an eleventh minute goal from Diego Costa. Eight yellow cards in this match. It was Atlético’s first victory over their city rivals for 23 games.
Barcelona ran out 0-2 winners at Almeria, Messi and Adriano doing the damage. Barcelona lead the way on goal difference at the top of the table. The worrying thing for Barcelona, however, is that Lionel Messi picked up a thigh injury after thirty minutes play and had to be substituted.
Jonas scored the only goal of the match against Rayo Vallecano, a victory which takes them, at least temporarily, up to sixth in La Liga.