Atlético ends winless run to stay near Barça, Madrid at top

MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid was heading for another disappointment on Sunday before Álvaro Morata came to the rescue again.
The striker provided the spark Atlético needed after his team had conceded a goal in the first half at home against Espanyol, which increased the pressure on Atletico following its three-match winless run and victories by Spanish league leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid a day earlier.
Morata led Atlético’s rally with an assist to &A