SATURDAYAtlético Madrid 1-0 LevanteMidfielder Thomas Partey struck with nine minutes to go to propel Atlético to the top of the Liga, bottom-of-the-table Levante having frustrated Diego Simeone's men in Madrid. Atlético had the better of the first half, and both Koke and Juanfran struck the crossbar in the second period, but they were able to take full advantage of Barcelona's earlier slip as the Ghanaian battled through to finish.
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Atletico want Falcao and could sell Forlan
Atletico Madrid have confirmed their interest in Porto striker Falcao and acknowledged the deal could lead to Diego Forlan's departure.GettyImagesRadamel Falcao has stated his desire to join Atletico Madrid• Falcao keen on Atleti moveAtletico are currently rebuilding the squad following the sale of Sergio Aguero to Manchester City, and Falcao recently confirmed he would welcome a move to the Rojiblancos. Reports in several Portuguese newspapers say Porto have been left stunned by Falcao's statement, while Atleti president Enrique Cerezo told Rádio Renascença: "Of course I'm happy to hear a player say he wants to play here."Forlan has long been linked with a move away from the Vicente Calderon and, with Inter Milan said to have expressed an interest as they seek