The title looks to be out of sight, and worryingly for Madrid, it now looks as if their battle to finish in the top-3, and avoid an early season play-off to qualify for the Champions League, might also be in jeopardy.

3. Costa is back...and he hasn't changed

Atletico Madrid fans welcomed Diego Costa's return to the club ahead of their 2-0 win at home to Getafe. The Brazilian born Spanish international didn't disappoint, with a display that showed he hasn't changed either - for good or for bad.

Costa showed he gives Atletico a much needed outlet for long balls and his ability to play with his back to goal is something his fellow strikers struggle to emulate. He also showed his goal-scoring ability with Atletico's second goal of the game.

Unfortunately he also demonstrated he hasn't lost his 'dark side,'earning a yellow card for using an elbow against Getafe defender Djene and perhaps being lucky not to see a second after catching Juan Cala with a raised arm shortly before his goal.

However, he saw a second yellow card for celebrating his goal with the fans; something not allowed by the rules and will now miss next weekend's trip to Eibar.

4. Unless they can tighten up in defense, Las Palmas are doomed

Paco Jemez began his reign as the fifth Las Palmas coach of the season with a 2-1 defeat at home to Eibar in a game which highlighted the problems the former Rayo Vallecano and Cruz Azul boss will face at his new club.

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