Valencia have a shot blocked before Atletico launch another counter attack but it comes to nothing and the home fans do finally show some frustration.
87'
The Atletico fans are doing everything to cheer their boys home and it appears the three points will be staying in Madrid.
84'
Atletico continue to do a great job at keeping Valencia at bay but it is not making for pretty viewing. However, results are all that matter and they will cut into Barcelona's lead.
80'
Parejo's looping effort hits the top of the wall before Soler tries with the rebound but a goal kick is given as he shoots into the stands. In response, Simeone is marching up and down the touchline asking the crowd to get behind their team.
79'
Valencia enjoy a sustained bit of pressure on the edge of the Atletico box and the home side give away a free-kick in a good position...
75'
Gaya's cross from the left wing causes a bit of panic at the back for Atletico but they do enough to clear.
74'
Gabi gets yellow.
Gabi is the first man into the referee's book after a sloppy challenge in midfield.
73'
CHANCE - Correa goes for glory once again from the edge of the box but this time he keeps his shot low and Neto gets his body behind it to keep it at 1-0.
70'
Valencia are still on the back foot and they are struggling to man mark Griezmann as he finally starts to have an impact.
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66'
Changes galore for the both teams but Valencia will need to be careful as they try to find an equaliser. Atletico still have plenty of attacking talent on the field and will be doing all they can to score on the break.
65'
Carlos Soler enters the game and replaces N. Maksimović.
Soler is now out on the field as he replaces Maksimovic.
62'
Rodrigo enters the game and replaces Toni Lato.
Gabi enters the game and replaces Y. Carrasco.
Simeone looks to tighten up as winger Carrasco comes off for holding midfielder and captain Gabi.
Lato makes way for Rodrigo as Marcelino tries to add some pace into the Valencia attack.
60'
That goal will settle Atletico down and Simeone will now look to sure things up at the back. Valencia must dig deep now to find a way back into the game!
59'
Á. Correa has scored a goal for Atletico Madrid! Assist by Koke.
GOAAAALLLLLLLL Atletico 1-0 Valencia. Correa takes the roof off the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano as he smashes the ball into the top right-hand corner. Neto will be frustrated after getting beat at his near post but that drive could have taken his head off. WHAT A STRIKE!!!!
Koke grabs the assist after a simple through ball which sliced open the Valencia midfield.
58'
Sub Juanfran bursts forward and finds room for a shot on the edge of the area but he puts too much power on it and Neto watches it sail over the top of the bar.
56'
Atletico's fans continue to get behind their team as the home side win their seventh corner of the night but Valencia clear with ease once again.
53'
CHANCE - Griezmann jumps up at the far post to head back across goal but Neto is on hand to pluck his attempt out of the sky.
51'
Juanfran enters the game and replaces D. Godín.
Atletico's defence has now been thrown together as right-back Juanfran comes on to replace Godin.
49'
Godin is going to be unable to continue and he is being marched straight down the tunnel. The Uruguyan was bleeding from the mouth and could well have lost a tooth or two.
48'
Early stoppage as Godin goes down in the box after being punched in the face by Neto as he came to collect the ball.
46'
The game is back underway.
45' +1
Goalkeeper Oblak makes sure the game will remain goalless at half-time as he comes flying out of his goal to dive on a Valencia cross.
45'
Just one minute of stoppage time at the end of the first-half.
42'
With half-time fast approaching, Valencia are starting to get a bit more time on the ball but they will need to do more in the second-half if they are to claim all three points.
39'
Former West Ham man Zaza has his second attempt but once again he fails to show the correct technique and pulls his shot wide of the near post.
38'
Atletico are now finding another gear and Saul has another crack at scoring from outside the box but he cannot keep his effort down and a goal-kick is given.
35'
CHANCE - The best opportunity for either side falls to Costa from a corner but Neto somehow claws it away with a fabulous diving save.
33'
Atletico win a free-kick in the middle of midfield and Costa is involved in a tussle inside the area but the referee does not show any cards on this occasion.
31'
Simeone will be hoping Savic's injury is just a minor issue but the quality of their squad is apparent as Gimenez will easily slot into the backline.
29'
J. Giménez enters the game and replaces S. Savić.
As expected, Savic cannot continue and on comes Gimenez at the heart of defence.
28'
There's a break in play at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano as Savic appears to have suffered a hamstring injury. Gimenez is already out warming up!
27'
Costa has another go at making it 1-0 after trying a bicycle kick inside the box but he cannot connect cleanly and Valencia scramble the ball away. Over halfway through this first-half and Valencia are struggling to hang on.
25'
Atletico burst forward on the counter attack and Costa is the man who tries his luck from inside the box but his curling effort is blocked.
23'
CHANCE - Saul tries his luck from long range with a left-footed drive but Neto is on hand to tip around the post. Atletico then give a free-kick away from the resulting set-piece and the game remains goalless.
21'
Valencia register their first effort towards goal but Zaza gets it all wrong inside the box. A cross from the left finds the targetman but he chests the ball out for a goal-kick as he tried to find strike partner Mina.
17'
Costa looks a tad frustrated for the home side but that of course is normal for the former Chelsea man. The Spain international appears to be demanding more of the ball but Valencia are doing well to smother him.
14'
Winger Carrasco goes on another mazy run from the left wing to the edge of the box but his shot is blocked by two Valencia defenders and the visitors then build from the back. That's twice he has gone on a solo run and both occasions Valencia have struggled with his pace.
11'
Koke lets fly from distance after being left unmarked but he can only shoot into the stands from 25 yards out. It remains 0-0!
9'
Atletico's midfield continues to dominate proceedings but Neto has yet to be tested in the Valencia goal.
6'
Valencia are struggling to keep the ball in the early stages and Marcelino is starting to show a bit of passion on the touchline. On the other hand, the home side are looking confident and coming forward at every opportunity.
5'
It appears as if the teamsheets were incorrect tonight as Maksimovic starts instead of Soler for Valencia.
4'
Atletico win a corner but striker Costa wanted a penalty after being brought down by Vezo but the referee ignores his claims.
3'
Carrasco does well to dribble into the box in the first few minutes but Atletico cough up possession and Valencia clear their lines.
2'
No Vietto tonight for Valencia due to the terms of his loan from Atletico but Zaza and Mina should still prove a handful up front.
1'
The match is underway in Madrid.
Hello and welcome to tonight's live coverage of Atletico Madrid vs Valencia from La Liga. This game could be a cracker as second take on third and try to cut the gap on league-leaders Barcelona.
With Barcelona only picking up a draw earlier today, Atletico can cut the gap on their title rivals with a win at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. Diego Simeone's men are six points ahead of Valencia but a close game is expeced in Madrid.
Simeone's side have struggled with consistency so far this season and they have won just two of their previous five matches. Confidence will be high after a 3-0 win over Las Palmas last week but they know Los Che pose a much bigger threat.
Tonight's TEAM NEWS coming up...
Marcelino's troops have also won just two of their last five, with three defeats stopping their momentum in all competitions. They remain in the Copa del Rey but they were beaten 1-0 by Barcelona and they could be focusing on the cup as they look to win some silverware.
Atletico Starting XI (4-4-2): Jan Oblak, Sime Vrsaljko, Stefan Savic, Diego Godin, Lucas Hernandez, Angel Correa, Koke, Saul Niguez, Yannick Carrasco, Antoine Griezmann, Diego Costa.
Atletico SUBS: Jose Gimenez, Fernando Torres, Miguel Angel Moya, Juanfran, Gabi, Kevin Gameiro, Vitolo.
Valencia Starting XI (4-4-2): Neto, Ruben Vezo, Ezequiel Garay, Gabriel, Jose Gaya, Carlos Soler, Daniel Parejo, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Toni Lato, Simone Zaza, Santi Mina.
Valencia SUBS: Jaume Domenech, Nemanja Maksimovic, Ferran Torres, Nacho Vidal, Francis Coquelin, Rodrigo Moreno, Martin Montoya.
Atletico coach Simeone makes four changes to the team that beat Las Palmas as Juanfran, Gimenez, Gabi and Torres all drop out. In come Vrsaljko, Savic, Carrasco and Costa as Simeone tries to keep his team fresh.
Marcelino makes six alterations to his starting XI as Neto, Garay, Kondogbia, Lato, Zaza and Mina all replace Domenech, Montoya, Coquelin, Pereira, Rodrigo and Vietto.
HALF-TIME - Atletico 0-0 Valencia.
Atletico were the better team in the first 45 minutes but they have nothing to show for it at the interval. Valencia did sit back a bit too much but Marcelino's men made life difficult for the home side. Simeone's team-talk at the break will hopefully do the trick after a lacklustre showing in front of goal.
FULL-TIME - Atletico 1-0 Valencia.
Atletico move nine points clear of Los Che and nine behind Barcelona after recording a one-nil win at home. The game was not pretty for large parts but it was sealed thanks to a sublime finish from Correa.
Some sections of the crowd did show their frustration towards the end but Simeone's men never looked in trouble tonight. They know how to keep a clean sheet and did so without two of their main defenders after losing Savic and Godin to injury. Valencia will need to regroup after a poor showing on the road but a third-placed finish is still within reach.
That is all for tonight folks, thanks for tuning in. Goodbye!
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