Saul Niguez’s sublime solo goal put Atletico Madrid in control of their Champions League semi-final against German giants Bayern Munich.
Niguez jinked past a clutch of Bayern defenders before curling into the corner, giving the home side a narrow first-leg lead to take to Germany.
Fernando Torres poked against the post in a rare counter as Atletico held on.
The teams will meet at Bayern’s Allianz Arena on Tuesday to decide who will meet Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final on May 28.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has received a touchline ban for the final three La Liga games of the season.
The Argentine, 45, appeared to instruct a ball boy to throw a ball on to the pitch to disrupt a Malaga attack during Atletico’s 1-0 win on Saturday.
Simeone, who was sent to the stands at half-time, said: “It is clear the referee took the correct decision.”
Simeone will miss the home game against Rayo Vallecano on April 30, the trip to Levante on May 8 and the visit of Celta Vigo on May 15, the final day of the season.
Atletico, who are second to La Liga leaders Barcelona on goal difference, have 10 days in which to appeal.
