Griezmann Leads Atletico Madrid to Stunning Comeback Victory Against Sevilla

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.