Atletico Madrid stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions to 14 games with a three-goal triumph over relegation-threatened Real Mallorca.
FINAL #AtletiRCDMallorca 3-0
3 GOLES, 3 puntos, ¡más TERCEROS de #LaLigaSantander! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MSkffeZUNb
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Alvaro Morata’s penalty opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark – Mallorca goalkeeper Manolo Reina had saved the first attempt but it was retaken due to encroachment in the area.
Spain international Morata doubled the lead just before half-time and Koke wrapped up the points with his effort in the 79th minute.
Youngster Kubo looks like a future star… soon to be back at @realmadriden? 💎🇯🇵
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It is the sixth win in seven for Diego Simeone’s side – and followed Tuesday night’s 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou against Barcelona – to consolidate their position in third place, with the side firmly on course for Champions League qualification next season.
It is a significant setback from Mallorca, who remain five points from safety and now have just four games remaining.
Vicente Moreno’s side had given themselves hope with a 5-1 triumph over 17th-placed Celta Vigo this week but their hopes of survival appear increasingly slim.
