Primera Liga reports

Brief reports of matches played in the Primera Liga on Saturday:

ESPANYOL 3 ATLETICO MADRID 1

A priceless win that lifted Luis Fernandez's side out of the relegation zone for the time being, although they will drop back if Real Mallorca beat fellow strugglers Valladolid on Sunday.

Brazilian midfielder Fredson put the Catalans ahead in the second half when he powered home a header from a corner and substitute striker Claudiu Raducanu made sure of the win when he grabbed a neat double in the last eight minutes.

Atletico pulled one back when Fernando Torres scored from close range in injury time but it was little consolation as they lost ground in the race for a UEFA Cup spot next season.

MALAGA 1 DEPORTIVO CORUNA 1

Depor stay fourth behind Barcelona after surrendering an early lead against an ambitious Malaga.

Midfielder Victor put Depor ahead with a well-struck shot midway through the first half but they eased up too quickly and Malaga equalised before the break when substitute Manuel Canabal stabbed in from close range.

Malaga had the better of the second half, but had to settle for a draw after leading striker Salva Ballesta spurned two clear chances to grab the winner.