Atletico Madrid are rocking and rolling thanks to AG/DC LaLiga - Atletico Madrid Griezmann and Costa are gelling

Diego Simeone pushed hard for his superiors at Atletico Madrid to secure the signature of Diego Costa and the Argentine coach was ultimately successful.

Now, the AG/DC partnership of Antoine Griezmann and the Spaniard has shaken LaLiga to its very core.

Since his January arrival, the former Chelsea forward has instantly found his rhythm in the Spanish top flight and Los Rojiblancos have benefitted from having two world-class forwards in their ranks.

Griezmann's contributions have been mixed for much of the campaign, yet Costa has really brought out the best in him as he netted a hat-trick in Sunday's victory over Sevilla.

It has taken hardly any time at all for the pair to forge a partnership.

They are on the same wavelength and rival defences are witnessing this first hand.

In the first five matches they started together, Los Colchoneros have recorded four wins and one draw.

Ever since his arrival in the Spanish capital coincided with Costa's initial departure, the former Real Sociedad forward has shouldered much of the attacking responsibility for Simeone's charges.

Whilst he has been largely successful, a lack of support has hindered him at times and such was clear in the opening stages of the 2017/18 campaign.

Many wondered just how you could fit both Griezmann and Costa into the same team, yet the Spaniard's desire to stay central allows the French international to roam around, finding pockets of space for himself.

No longer is he limited to leading the line for Atleti, so it's little surprise that he has rediscovered his goalscoring touch.

Furthermore, defences now have two players to monitor closely and they can't afford to prioritise one and double mark them.

Costa hasn't been fazed by being the club's record signing, as he's the perfect number nine in a Simeone system, he battles for every loose ball and he epitomises the aforementioned system.

Costa has a style so closely connected to the DNA of the club.

This explains just why the former River Plate coach fought so hard to sign him, even when Chelsea attempted to make such a move impossible.

His presence promises many more nights of glory and, with Manchester United having signed alternative targets, you wonder whether Griezmann could be tempted to stay for one more crack at the Champions League next term.