Joao Felix was once again a key factor for Atletico as he scored in the third minute following a bad error from Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma who mishandled the ball inside the area and gifted it to the Portuguese forward.

Felix has five goals in his last five games in all competitions and has been instrumental in reviving Atletico’s title hopes after a poor start to the season. Real Madrid lead the standings on 63 points, 12 ahead of Diego Simeone’s side.

Atletico were pegged back when veteran Alvaro Negredo headed in an equaliser for Cadiz from a counterattack on the stroke of halftime. However, the champions retook the lead in the 68th minute with Rodrigo de Paul scoring from a rebound.

Atletico ended the game with 10-men after substitute Javi Serrano was shown a straight red card after a violent challenge two minutes from time.