Atlético Madrid suffered on Wednesday in the Champions League, like three days earlier in La Liga. But whether against Cadiz or Feyenoord Rotterdam, the Colchoneros won by the same score (3-2). After their draw on the first day of C1 at Lazio Rome (1-1), they secured the essentials and occupy the lead in Group E tied with the Italians, winners Wednesday evening in Scotland at Celtic Glasgow (1-2).
While they were behind twice in the first half (7th and 34th), Diego Simeone’s men were able to count on Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann, who did more than compensate for their team’s defensive shortcomings.
The Spanish center forward scored twice (12th and 47th), while the Frenchman had equalized at 2-2 just before the break (45th+4). Grizou, author of a very solid start to the season, brought the beauty out of the confusion following a botched corner in the Dutch area, by signing a returned scissors.
The Blues list announced this Thursday
This is the 31st goal in the Champions League for the 32-year-old, who will of course be part of the Blues list this Thursday announced at 2 p.m. by Didier Deschamps for the next two meetings in the Netherlands, on October 13 in Euro 2024 qualifiers, then against Scotland in Lille, on October 17 in a friendly.