体坛英语新闻: Real and Atletico Madrid both win on Saturday in Spain
MADRID, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid remain top of the BBVA Primera Liga after coming back from conceding a first minute goal to defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 on Saturday.
Aritz Elustondo opened the scoring in the first minute with a powerful header following a corner, but James Rodriguez leveled just 90 seconds afterwards and Sergio Ramos put Madrid ahead seven minutes before halftime.
Real Madrid were without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, who was watching from a VIP box, but Karim Benzema produced a fine display which he capped with two excellent second half goals to ensure he wasn't missed.
Benzema's first goal came following a pass from the otherwise disappointing Gareth Bale, while his second of the day was an excellent curling finish from the edge of the visitors' penalty area.
Atletico Madrid overcame the dreadful conditions and an in-form rival to defeat Eibar 3-1 in a rain soaked Ipurua Stadium.
The game was over as a contest by the 25th minute after a goal from Antoine Griezmann and two from Mario Mandzukic saw Atletico overcome their midweek Kings Cup exit to FC Barcelona and set them up for next weekend's home clash against Real Madrid.
Granada also enjoyed a good day with a a 1-0 win at home to Elche thanks to a Jhon Cordoba strike.
Friday saw Deportivo la Coruna win 2-1 away to Rayo Vallecano, while the majority of the weekend's matches, including FC Barcelona's home game to Villarreal are played on Sunday.
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