There's no man like Griezmann: Frenchman saves pale Atletico with a stunning header
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 26.11.23. | 01:25
Diego Simeone's side were far from brilliant against Mallorca at Wanda Metrpolitano, but that 64th-minute move made all the difference
Atletico Madrid didn't shine but managed to sweep to a crucial win on their return to La Liga action with a 1-0 home victory over Mallorca on Saturday night.
Los Colchoneros were far from their best in Madrid, with nothing to show in the entire first half. However, the hosts stepped up after the interval, with Alvaro Morata missing two chances, before their best opening of the night was headed home by magnificent Antoine Griezmann in the 64th minute.
Another goal for Griezmann brings him up to 13 across all competitions for 2023/24 and 180 for Atletico, as he closes in on Luis Aragones' all-time record of 173 at the club.
Simeone's slot head to Dutch side Feyenoord in midweek, where a win will confirm their spot in the Champions League knockout stages with one group game left to play.
LA LIGA - Matchday 14
Friday
Alaves - Granada 3-1 (2-0)
/Torrent 11 og, Rebbach 38, Omorodion 55 - Uzuni 86 pen/
Saturday
Rayo Vallecano - Barcelona 1-1 (1-0)
/Lopez 39 - Lejeune 82 og/
Valencia - Celta Vigo 0-0
Getafe - Almeria 2-1 (2-1)
/Greenwood 33, Mayoral 45 - Ramazani 7/
Atletico Madrid - Real Mallorca 1-0 (0-0)
/Griezmann 64/
Sunday
16.00: (2.35) Villareal (3.50) Osasuna (3.30)
18.15: (1.84) Sociedad (3.60) Sevilla (5.10)
20.30: (7.00) Cadiz (4.30) Real Madrid (1.56)
23.00: (1.79) Betis (3.50) Las Palmas (5.00)
Monday
23.00: (2.40) Girona (3.50) Ath.Bilbao (3.15)
23.00: (1.90) Mallorca (3.50) Cadiz (4.70)
***odds are subject to change
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