In an electrifying match that showcased the skill and determination of both teams, Atletico Madrid rallied to defeat Sevilla 3-2 at the Estadio Metropolitano. The match, held on December 8, 2024, saw Antoine Griezmann play a pivotal role in securing the win for Atletico. After falling behind 2-1 with just minutes to go, Griezmann netted the equalizer in the 88th minute and followed it up with a stunning goal only two minutes later to complete the turnaround. Atletico’s second goal was put away by Alvaro Morata, who found the back of the net earlier in the match. A well-placed header from Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri opened the scoring at the 23rd minute, giving Sevilla an early lead, followed by a goal from Atletico’s Morata at the 41st minute, which brought the score to 1-1 going into halftime. Sevilla responded with a second goal from Ivan Rakitic, but Atletico’s late resurgence was sparked by Griezmann’s brilliant performance. After the match, Griezmann stated, ‘We believed until the end. It’s a great feeling to help the team with these two goals.’ This victory boosts Atletico’s position in the league standings, reinforcing their title ambitions as the season progresses.
Griezmann Leads Atletico Madrid to Stunning Comeback Victory Against Sevilla
