A cross shot from the left (6th, 1-0), a very long opening in the form of a penultimate pass for Morata (47th, 2-0) and an acrobatic recovery (60th, 3-0). Antoine Griezmann once again delighted the Metropolitano on Tuesday evening during Atlético Madrid’s recital against Celtic Glasgow (6-0). This second victory, for two draws, in the Champions League allows Diego Simeone’s men to take the lead in Group E ahead of Lazio Rome, victorious over Feyenoord (1-0).
Against the Scots reduced to 10 in the 23rd minute after the expulsion of Maeda, for a sole on Hermoso, the usual attacker played as a recovering midfielder. As during the World Cup in Qatar, the 2018 world champion displayed his versatility, with some well-felt defensive tackles in addition to his finishing work. The 32-year-old Frenchman could have scored more, but he lacked precision on three occasions (25th, 45th and 46th), before being replaced in the 65th minute by Saul Niguez, author of the Matelassiers’ final goal.
“It’s a midfield position where you have to steal balls, go into the area,” Grizou said after the match, speaking to the Spanish TV channel Movistar +. I’m trying to do what everyone should do in this position, I’m learning. »
Not very far from Luis Aragones’ record
With his 167th and 168th goals for Atlético, he is only five goals behind the top scorer in the club’s history, Luis Aragones.
“I’m lucky to have a player like Griezmann,” said Simeone. There is no doubt that he will be one of the best players in the club’s history. He reads the game to bring balance and compensation for the whole team. » The moments of doubt upon his return from Barça, when the Frenchman could only play a few snatches of a match because of a strange clause, seem so far away…