Sociedad beat Atletico 2-0 to boost survival chances

MADRID, Apr 21 (Reuters) Real Sociedad kept their chances of avoiding relegation alive with a 2-0 home win over Atletico Madrid in the Primera Liga today.

Serbian striker Darko Kovacevic poked in Savio's cross for opener early on, and despite some woeful defending from both sides it was not until six minutes from time that Brazilian forward Savio volleyed the decider.

By then Atletico had self-destructed with midfielder Peter Luccin and defender Fabiano Eller sent off midway through the second half.

The Basque side, who claimed their third win in four, remained second bottom with 27 points, three from safety.

Atletico stayed sixth.

Later today, third-placed Real Madrid play fourth-placed Valencia in the Bernabeu.

Leaders Barcelona visit Villarreal tomorrow when second-placed Sevilla are at home to Athletic Bilbao.

Reuters DH VP0232