Antoine Griezmann made history with Atletico Madrid, reaching his 200th goal as they overwhelmed Eintracht Frankfurt with a 5-1 victory in the Champions League. This match marked Atletico’s first win of the season in the tournament.
Match Highlights and Goals
Atletico Madrid’s performance was nothing short of dominant at the Metropolitano Stadium. They wasted no time in taking the lead.
- 4th Minute: Giacomo Raspadori scored first, converting a cutback from Giuliano Simeone.
- Second Goal: Defender Robin Le Normand added the second goal, capitalizing on a corner from Julian Alvarez.
- Griezmann’s Milestone: Just before halftime, Griezmann netted his landmark goal, celebrating by displaying a shirt that read ‘Grizi 200’.
- Frankfurt’s Response: Jonathan Burkardt pulled one back for Frankfurt but could not change the outcome.
- Final Goals: Atletico restored their lead with another goal before Alvarez capped the scoring with a penalty.
Managerial Situation
Diego Simeone observed the match from the stands, having received a one-match touchline suspension from UEFA due to unsporting conduct in a previous match against Liverpool.
What’s Next?
Looking ahead, Atletico Madrid faces a challenging away match against Arsenal. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt will host the reigning Premier League champions, Liverpool.
This commanding performance exemplified Atletico’s determination and set a positive tone for the remainder of their Champions League campaign.
