Yunus Musah put Los Che ahead in the 25th minute with a 20-yard strike before Hugo Duro doubled the lead just before halftime for the visitors.

Atletico substitute Matheus Cunha reduced the deficit from a corner midway through the second half, but it seemed home boss Diego Simeone would be left frustrated as the clock ticked down.

However, there was late drama as Angel Correa equalised in stoppage time before centre-back Mario Hermoso fired in a winner from close range to spark wild celebrations from the home support at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Champions Atleti remain in the fourth and final Champions League spot while Valencia are ninth.

Sevilla fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Celta Vigo.

Aiming to keep the pressure on leaders Real Madrid, the hosts found themselves trailing after Franco Cervi and Iago Aspas struck shortly before the break.

But Julen Lopetegui's side scored twice in the space of three second-half minutes through Papu Gomez and Oliver Torres to leave second-placed Sevilla three points behind Los Blancos, who host Elche on Sunday.

Villarreal moved above Barcelona into sixth by beating Mallorca 3-0 at El Madrigal, where the visitors had defender Franco Russo sent off late on.

Alvaro Negredo and Salvi were on target as Cadiz won 2-0 at bottom club Levante to boost their own survival hopes.

Australian Associated Press