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Atletico Madrid 3 Lokomotiv Moscow 0: Saul strike lights up low-key first leg

Diego Simeone's side hold a comfortable advantage in their last-16 Europa League tie after Atletico Madrid beat Lokomotiv Moscow 3-0.

Saul Niguez, Diego Costa and Koke were all on target as Atletico Madrid took firm control of their last-16 Europa League tie with a 3-0 home win against Lokomotiv Moscow.

The two-time champions were rarely at their best in Thursday's first leg, but Diego Simeone's men have a foot in the quarter-finals after Koke's last-minute strike wrapped up a convincing win.

Saul's stunner gave Atleti the lead, the midfielder picking out the top corner with a sensational long-range drive that lit up a quiet first half at the Wanda Metropolitano.