Rayo Vallecano almost equalise but Javi Guerra heads over Miku's cross. He could have scored there. 

A warning there for Atletico Madrid that this game isn't won yet. Moments later Fernando Torres has a chance to wrap it up but fires straight at Juan Carlos.

Atletico Madrid do almost seal it as Angel Correa lays the ball off to Koke, captain since he came on at half-time, but he leans back and his effortr from 16 yards curls away from goal.

Thomas Partey then drills a shot over from distance.

Atletico Madrid are looking fairly comfortable but they could do with a second goal to kill this game off. 

Diego Simeone doesn't look too happy in the stands. He'll be back on the touchline for Tuesday's game at Bayern Munich.

Atletico Madrid should have put this game to bed and it's the substitutes who link up. Antoine Griezmann goes flying down the right and squares it to Fernando Torres, who is in space just outside the box.

But his effort is pretty dire, it's straight at keeper Juan Carlos. That's 2013/14/15 Torres, rather than the prolific guy we've seen in recent weeks.

Oh that's a Piti for Rayo Vallecano. The substitute steps up to take the free-kick but it's poorly hit and goes well over.

Atletico Madrid's Matias Kranevitter is booked for fouling Piti about an inch outside the penalty box. Big chance for struggling Rayo.

This game lost Bebe but another Manchester United reject striker comes on for Rayo Vallecano. Manucho replaces defender Antonio Amaya.

Image source, AFP

Rayo Vallecano striker Bebe seemed to have a heated argument with his manager Paco Jemez after he was substituted a couple of minutes ago.

Image source, EPA

Barcelona have named a full-strength team for their match against Real Betis - of course they have no Champions League to rest anyone for...

In the easiest substitution ever for a live text commentator, Rayo Vallecano bring on Piti for Bebe.

Image source, AFP

As things stand, Atletico Madrid go top - until Barcelona play Real Betis (19:30 BST) anyway.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone perhaps realises he made a mistake with this weakened team.

On come their main two scorers - Antoine Griezmann and Fernando Torres. Off come Oliver Torres and Luciano Vietto.

Image source, EPA

Rayo Vallecano almost take the lead... twice.

Javi Guerra finds a bit of space in the box with a good first touch but his effort is straight at keeper Jan Oblak. And then moments later a cross looks like it might dip under the crossbar with Oblak palming it over the bar.

Second half is under way. Atletico need to win really to stay in the title mix.

Atletico make a change at half-time and star midfielder Koke replaces Gabi. Diego Simeone, sitting in the stands, obviously wants some more creativity in his side.

Gareth Bale heads a late winner for Real Madrid to keep them in La Liga title contention.

While we're waiting for the second half, have a read of our Real Madrid match report from earlier.

Image source, EPA

Reuben Femi: Atletico should not have rested so many players, what if they don't win the Champions League and Barcelona drop point today?

No injury time at the Vicente Calderon. Are Atletico Madrid going to drop out of the title race here? They need a goal in the second half.