Atletico Madrid delivered a commanding performance against Eintracht Frankfurt, winning 5-1 in their UEFA Champions League campaign, with Antoine Griezmann marking the occasion by scoring his 200th goal for the club. The match, played at the Metropolitano Stadium, saw Atletico take an early lead as Giacomo Raspadori converted Giuliano Simeone's cross within the opening four minutes. Defender Robin Le Normand doubled the advantage shortly after, netting from Julian Alvarez's corner, while Alvarez's mesmerizing run just before halftime culminated in Griezmann's goal, which he celebrated by raising a "Grizi 200" jersey to the crowd.
The Bundesliga team responded through Jonathan Burkardt, whose goal was aided by a controversial deflection off Marcus Llorente, but Atletico quickly reasserted control. Giuliano Simeone scored a third goal, and Alvarez sealed the win with a dramatic Panenka penalty after a handball incident involving Aurele Amenda. Despite Simeone's absence—due to a one-match touchline suspension for "unsporting conduct" during a prior loss to Liverpool—the team showcased resilience and clinical efficiency.
Key performers included Alvarez, who earned a player rating of 8.36, and Griezmann (8.10), while Frankfurt's Burkardt (6.00) and other players struggled to match Atletico's intensity. The win sets up an intriguing clash for Atletico against Arsenal, while Frankfurt will face Premier League champions Liverpool in their next fixture.
Player Ratings
- Atletico Madrid: Julian Alvarez (8.36), Antoine Griezmann (8.10), Carlos Gallagher (8.09), Giacomo Raspadori (7.71), Giuliano Simeone (7.29)
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Jonathan Burkardt (6.00), Aurele Amenda (6.00), Hristo Knauff (6.50), Marcus Llorente (7.19)
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