Griezmann gives victory to Atletico

Simeone´s revolution

Simeone is an expert to surprise with his starting XI, and the match against Getafe was not an exception. The Argentinian coach chose up to 6 different players than the previous matchday at Ipurua. Savic, Siqueira, Oliver, Carrasco, Fernando Torres and Saul were in the starting lineup in the Madrid derby.

Into the game from minute 1

Atletico Madrid took to the field with the clear intention to take the match from the beginning, which was shown after 4 minutes with the early goal by Griezmann. After the goal, the control of the ball was "Rojiblanco” that did not stop to create danger in the first half. Meanwhile, Getafe CF barely had chances to reach the opponent's area.

Antoine Griezmann

It has become a habit that French be the main star of Atletico with his great performances, and against Getafe would not be less. He only needed four minutes to open the score at the Calderon, but the performance of the French striker would not stay there, because in the final minutes he put the final 2-0.

Getafe tried to react

Atletico and Getafe exchanged roles in the first minutes of the second half. Getafe left the locker room in order to turn the match around and created more danger than the locals.

Thrilling final

Despite the efforts of Fran Escribá´s team, the result was favorable to Atletico, who had to defend in its area the 1-0. Getafe had chances to draw the game in the final minutes, but the “Rojiblancos" effectiveness in a counterattack broke down all the hopes of the visitors. Griezmann, again, scored in the 44th minute to make it 2-0 on the scoreboard.