Three reds and three penalties as Atletico win

All the second half spot-kicks were awarded for handball at the Vicente Calderon stadium, the first two resulting in dismissals for Sevilla defender Emir Spahic and Atletico's Diego Godin.

Diego Costa, leading the line in the absence of the injured Radamel Falcao, put Atletico in front after Spahic was given a second yellow card for falling on the ball and striking it with his arm in the 48th minute.

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