article_snippet: A bullet header from Fernando Torres set up depleted Atletico Madrid for a 2-0 victory over Getafe on Saturday as the champions boosted the champions hopes of finishing third in La Liga.
article_snippet: Fernando Torres powered home a Koke free kick after three minutes to claim Fernando Torres first league goal since returning to Fernando Torres boyhood club in the January transfer window from AC Milan.
article_snippet: Koke also played a part in the second goal before halftime when another free kick was flicked on by Raul Jimenez and Tiago nodded the ball in.
article_snippet: Fernando Torres celebrates after giving Atletico Madrid the lead over Getafe at Vicente Calderon on Saturday .
article_snippet: The former Chelsea striker powered a header past Getafe keeper Vicente Guaita in the third minute .
article_snippet: Fernando Torres jumps for joy after setting the hosts on their way to a 2-0 win to close the gap on Valencia in third .
article_snippet: Tiago wheels away in celebration after doubling Diego Simeone's side's lead .
article_snippet: Tiago stoops to head Atletico into a two-goal lead moments before half-time .
article_snippet: Atletico were without several players through injury and suspension but looked sharper up front than they have of late.
article_snippet: The hosts, who eased off in the second half as Getafe caused little danger, are now one point behind third-placed Valencia with 59 points.
article_snippet: Leaders Barcelona face Real Madrid in the 'Clasico' on Sunday hoping to record a victory that will send them four points clear at the top.
highlights_snippet: Atletico Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 at Vicente Calderon in La Liga on Saturday .
  
highlights_snippet: Fernando Torres opened the scoring for the home side with a header .
  
highlights_snippet: It was the striker's first goal in the league since January return to Atletico .
  
highlights_snippet: Thiago doubled Atletico's lead as they closed gap on Valencia in third .