Atl茅tico Madrid 3-1 Valencia: Felix and Suarez boost La Liga challenge

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Image caption, Suarez has averaged a goal a game across his last seven La Liga appearances

Joao Felix and Luis Suarez combined as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Valencia to continue their pursuit of the La Liga title.

Valencia took a shock lead in the 11th minute with a long-range strike from Uros Racic but the league leaders responded when Felix stuck out a foot to prod home from a corner.

Felix then released Suarez for a second after the break.

Substitute Angel Correa added a third to seal a seventh league win in a row.

Atletico now lead nearest challengers Real Madrid, who beat Alaves on Saturday, by seven points with a game in hand.

Video caption, La Liga: Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard score in Real Madrid thrashing of Alaves