Madrid's "Atletico" crushes the mid-table champions © ZUMAPRESS.com

During Wednesday evening's "La Liga" match, Madrid's "Atletico" defeated "Mallorca" 3-1 at home.

The guests scored first in the match. In the 20th minute, Matija Nastasic managed to beat Atletico's goalkeeper Ivo Grbic.

"The Mattress Makers" were able to equalize just before the end of the first half. In the 45+2 minute, Rodrigo de Paul scored after a successful pass from Antoine Griezmann.

Atletico scored two more goals in the second half. Alvaro Morata put his team ahead in the 47th minute, while Yannick Carrasco doubled the lead in the 77th minute.

After this match, Diego Simeone's team is in third place in the standings, two points behind the "Real" club above them.

Standings provided by Sofascore