Atletico Madrid secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Sevilla, strengthening their position in La Liga's top four.
Atletico Madrid delivered a strong performance against Sevilla, finishing the match with a 4:1 scoreline. Antoine Griezmann scored a brace, while Alvaro Morata and Angel Correa completed the rout. This victory allowed 'Los Colchoneros' to solidify their position in third place in the league table.
Griezmann is back in form
French forward Antoine Griezmann delivered an outstanding performance, scoring two goals in the first half. The first goal came in the 18th minute from a cross, and the second was a penalty just before halftime. Griezmann now has 15 goals this season, placing him in the league's top 5 scorers.
When Griezmann is in this kind of form, stopping him is nearly impossible. Today he was simply magnificent.
— Диего Симеоне, тренер Атлетико Мадрид
Sevilla's problems continue.
Sevilla, who had gone four consecutive rounds without defeat before this match, looked pale. The team's only goal was scored by Youssef En-Nesyri in the 67th minute when the score was already 0:3. The defense of the 'red-and-whites' made numerous mistakes, especially on the flanks.
A loss against Atletico could cost Sevilla a spot in the European competitions. The team dropped to 7th place, letting Real Sociedad move ahead.
In the next round, Atlético will face a derby against their capital rivals Getafe, while Sevilla will try to bounce back in their match against Villarreal.