It has taken a little time, but Atlético de Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has won over the Calderón faithful in his own right.

The Slovakian shotstopper's new standing among the fans, secured thanks to his performance against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday (in particular his heroics in the penalty shootout), was clear for all to see during Saturday's clash with Getafe.

Oblak was serenaded by the supporters in the Calderón's south stand throughout his belated La Liga debut, having spent the season so far as back-up to Miguel Ángel Moyá except in the Copa del Rey. Every time he went to take a goal kick, strains of "Obi, Oblak, I love you more every day" could be heard emanating from the crowd, set to the tune of a famous Spanish rumba song.

The Slovak marked his maiden league appearance with a clean sheet, though truth be told Getafe didn't test him much. However, he looked assured when called upon, including from crosses, and comfortably turned away Sergio Escudero's long-range drive for a corner.

To date Oblak has conceded eight times in six cup matches (four against Barça, two against Real Madrid and two against L'Hospitalet) and three times in two Champions League outings (all in Atlético's opening group-stage fixture against Olympiacos in Greece).

The signing from Benfica has struggled to rack up a regular run of games since moving to Madrid last summer, but Moyá's injury could change all that and intensify the battle for the no. 1 spot. This would be welcomed by coach Diego Simeone, who is a big believer in competition for places.