Luis Suarez scored twice as LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid secured a comfortable 3-1 home victory over Elche.
Atletico had lost the Madrid derby in their last league fixture, ending a 26-match unbeaten run in the competition.
But there was zero to no chance of them suffering a second straight top-flight defeat after Luiz Suarez put them in front four minutes before half-time on Saturday.
And it was Suarez who appeared to have put the result beyond doubt after 58 minutes, as he was well positioned to slide in Yannick Carrasco’s left-wing cross from close range at the far post into the back of the net.
Elche got back into it six minutes later when Boye headed into the roof of the net after Tete Morente did well to flick a corner into his path.
Costa came off the bench to return from injury after a month out and the striker made a quick impression, winning a penalty when he drew a foul from Ivan Marcone before taking the spot-kick himself and sending Badia the wrong way.
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