Atlético Madrid held on for a vital win against Alavés. Suárez grabbed their goal, and Oblak saved a late penalty to ensure all three points.

Atlético Madrid have a five point lead over Barcelona and six over Real Madrid, who play today against Real Sociedad, after their 2-0 win over Villarreal.

‘It all began with Atleti,’ we could say, paraphrasing Piqué. Barça lost to the rojiblancos in the Super Cup semi, and we could add that it was in incredible circumstances.

Among the things I've noticed about VAR, the worst that has come to my attention is the area of red cards for serious foul play...

Our very own Marco Ruiz had a long chat with Diego Simeone, the result of which is a fascinating interview.

¡Qué raro es el fútbol! El primer tiempo del Atlético sugería un derrumbe total

It was an emphatic scoreline, one which will seem unfair to some but one which rewarded a Madrid that were firm without the ball, brilliant with it, and had a formidable Cristiano in attack