Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga with a home win over Espanyol.
Goals from Tiago and Mario Suarez either side of half-time were enough for the hosts to get back on track.
Atletico were looking to recover from a 3-1 defeat to Valencia, while Espanyol were hoping to build on a run of four games without defeat.
The hosts came out of the blocks quickly, Arda Turan forced an early save from Kiko Casilla. Then Cristian Ansaldi sent a wild shot over the bar after meeting a corner from Koke.
Espanyol were always in the game and their best chance came on 13 minutes when Lucas Vazquez was denied by Moya from point blank after connecting with a Sergio Garcia cross.
Atletico were dominant throughout the game and Koke was the next to try his luck but Casilla was equal to his low strike.
The hosts pressure increased as the half went on, first Mandzukic sent a header just wide. Then Raul Garcia saw his shot whistle past the post after turning impressively.
Eventually Atletico took the lead just before half-time when Tiago sent a looping header past Casilla after meeting Gabi's cross.
Espanyol almost hit back straight away but Sergio Garcia could not guide his strike on target.
The visitors hopes of getting back into the game were partially dashed on 55 minutes when Sergio Garcia was substituted for Alex Fernandez with an injury.
Atletico made the game safe on 71 minutes when Mario Suarez converted Gimenez's header across the box.
It might have more the hosts but substitute Antoine Griezmann could only hit the post after rounding Casilla.
Atletico, who moved to fourth with the win, face Malmo in the Champions League on Wednesday. While Espanyol, who dropped to 11th, face Deportivo at home next weekend.
