Second, these three points are key for Real Madrid to host Barcelona in the best possible situation next weekend, while anything less than that would give Luis Enrique's team new hope in La Liga for their visit to the Santiago Bernabeu.
"I am happy for him".
Vesga was the architect of his side's first home goal against Real Madrid since October 1994, scooping a wonderful pass over the visitors' defence and Cop followed the flight of the ball expertly before dispatching a left-footed volley beyond Kiko Casilla.
Real pressed for a victor though, with Isco dancing his way into the box before finding Danilo, who in turn fed Marcelo at the back post, but his drilled effort was just inches off-target.
The La Liga match between Sporting Gijon and Real Madrid will be broadcast live on BeIN Sports. Isco's fine individual effort and a towering header from Alvaro Morata ensured neither lead lasted more than a few minutes.
The entire BBC was absent from the matchday squad for Saturday as Zinedine Zidane looked forward to the all-important second leg of the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals against Bayern Munich.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals for Madrid in the come-from-behind win in the first leg, becoming the first player to reach 100 goals in European competition.
On-loan Athletic Bilbao midfielder Mikel Vesga inventively made Sporting's first and put them ahead again with his first LaLiga goal five minutes into the second half.
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Andriese (1-0), who had lost seven of nine decisions dating to June 25, allowed one run and four hits over six-plus innings. Mariners: Servais hopes Segura (strained right hamstring) is ready to come off the 10-day DL at Oakland on Thursday.
"You know what I think of Isco, he is a player I like a lot and his place is here", said Zidane.
A looping header from Mikel Vesga put the Asturian side back in front five minutes into the second half but Real equalised again just before the hour through Alvaro Morata before Isco bagged a late victor.
The lead did not last long, however, as man-of-the-match Isco danced away from two defenders before curling into the top corner.
Ramos sent his header off target from a corner before Isco finally broke through Sporting's tiring rearguard when he drilled a right-foot shot past Cuellar which nestled just inside the post.
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was relieved to put a hard week behind him, after last weekend's 2-0 loss to Malaga and Tuesday's bruising 3-0 reverse against Juventus in the Champions League.
"It is a relief to be able to take the three points, that is was what we wanted".
With two missed penalties against Osasuna, Atletico has missed six shots from the spot this season.
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