Barcelona, Atletico win to enter La Liga Top 4

Barcelona players celebrate their second goal scored by Barcelona`s Dutch forward Memphis Depay during the Spanish league football match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche. Pic/AFP

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid rejoined La Liga's Top 4 on Sunday after Barca needed a late penalty to beat Elche 2-1 before Atletico defeated Real Betis 3-1, Joao Felix scoring twice at the Benito Villamarin.

It is the first time Barcelona and Atletico have both been in La Liga's Champions League qualification spots since August.

Atletico have struggled for consistency while Barca are still recovering from the departure of Lionel Messi.

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