Late winner saves Atletico's away day
Atletico Madrid pulled off a late victory over Deportivo La Coruna to end a troubling run of results.
Thomas Partey scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Atletico Madrid salvaged a 1-0 away victory over Deportivo La Coruna in LaLiga.
Just as it looked like Diego Simeone's men would continue a troubling run of form, Thomas beat Costel Pantilimon with an impressive curling strike when captain Gabi laid a free-kick into his path.
The late winner rescued Atleti, which was facing a fourth consecutive draw across all competitions after failing to create a clear goalscoring opportunity in regulation time.
Victory is a huge boost to Simeone, whose side had endured a disappointing home draw against Qarabag during the week to leave it in huge danger of suffering a group-stage exit in the UEFA Champions League.
It is still nine games since it scored two or more goals, but Atleti remains unbeaten in LaLiga and moved up to third in the table above city rival Real Madrid, which does not play its game in hand against Las Palmas until Monday (AEDT).