Joao Felix lights up the Wanda Metropolitano LaLiga Stellar showing in LaLiga Santander debut

Despite a summer of changes at Atletico Madrid, it was a typical 1-0 win for Diego Simeone's side on their first LaLiga Santander match of the 2019/20 season.

Alvaro Morata's header from Kieran Trippier's cross on 23 minutes proved decisive.

However, it was the performance of Joao Felix on his official Atletico debut that stood out, before leaving the field injured on 66 minutes.

Joao Felix provided one of the highlights of the Wanda Metropolitano's young life, going on a silky run from within his own half to the opposition's penalty area which earned his side a spot kick.

A nutmeg, a double step over and a burst of speed saw him take on everyone in his wake, before being fouled in the box.

Morata failed from the spot but the 13 seconds of magic which led to the penalty will remain long in the memory of those in attendance.

The new rule which punishes any foul on the Achilles tendon is already causing a fuss because, although it is designed to protect players, the red cards suffered by Luka Modric at Balaidos and Jorge Molina on Thomas Partey are completely unintentional.

They are even only red cards after being examined in slow motion by VAR. A nonsensical punishment which changes matches in a heartbeat.

Morata opened the scoring with a fine header from Trippier's cross. He celebrated with enthusiasm, knowing that he has a very important season ahead of him in his first full campaign as a Rojiblanco, with competition from Diego Costa and possibly Rodrigo to come, as well as the European Championships on the horizon.

He took on the responsibility from the spot looking to double his tally, but David Soria denied him.

Getafe came mightily close to leaving with a point when Angel's shot crashed against the crossbar.

It was the visitors' best opportunity, whose poor run against Diego Simeone continues with an aggregate of 31-0 against the Argentine, in a streak of 14 defeats and two draws.

In just two minutes, Renan Lodi ruined his debut with two quickfire yellow cards just moments after Jorge Molina was given his marching orders.

The Brazilian tried to prove himself going forward but his over-eagerness resulted in his dismissal which won't have gone down well with his new coach.