Antoine Griezmann scored his fifth goal of the season as Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 to move to third in La Liga.
Deportivo had Morocco midfielder Faycal Fajr sent off just before half time following two quick bookings.
France striker Griezmann tapped home after good approach play from Kevin Gameiro with 20 minutes left, which was enough to see Diego Simeone's side close to within a point of Barcelona and two behind leaders Real Madrid.
In Sunday's early kick-off, Valencia came from behind to win 2-1 away at newly-promoted Leganes.
Los Che, who sacked coach Pako Ayesteran on Tuesday before recording a first victory of the season against Alaves on Thursday, were behind after 21 minutes when Alexander Szymanowski headed in at the back post.
Valencia, though, were level on 34 minutes when former Manchester United winger Nani netted his first goal for the club, netting a loose ball following Rodrigo's challenge on Leganes goalkeeper Jon Ander Serantes.
The visitors secured victory in the second half, when, on 52 minutes, Mario Suarez converted a low cross from Portugal midfielder Nani, signed from Turkish club Fenerbahce in the summer.
Source: PA
