Tiago Mendes' superb header just before half-time put Atleti ahead, then Mario Suarez struck in the 71st minute to secure all three points at Estadio Vicente Calderon.
All eyes were on Diego Simeone's men after they stumbled to a 3-1 defeat against Valencia prior to the international break.
Atleti subsequently entered the game in fifth position and eight points behind Barca with a game in hand.
Yet they were able to grab a crucial success versus an Espanyol side who were unbeaten in their last four games thanks to Tiago and Suarez.
The duo's efforts lifted the Spanish champions to fourth, while their opponents dropped to 11th.
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