(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid host Real Betis in LaLiga on Sunday and both teams will be motivated not just by their top-four aspirations but also a desire to preserve their unbeaten runs in the league.
After a difficult start to the season, Diego Simeone's Atletico have hit their stride and prior to the international break, they eased to a 3-0 home victory over Valencia to extend their unbeaten run in LaLiga to 10 games.
However, Atletico will have their work cut out against a team who have not tasted defeat in their last six league matches. Leaders Barcelona travel to Elche on Saturday, where they can briefly open up a 15-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid, who host Real Valladolid on Sunday.
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