The Colchoneros started their season successfully Monday night (3-1) against Granada.
Atletico Madrid, led by Antoine Griezmann, made a successful debut in the Spanish League by defeating Granada at home (3-1), at the end of the first day, thanks to a cannon shot from Memphis Depay.
The Colchoneros, still cautious in their attacking ways, opened the scoring in extra time in the first half thanks to Alvaro Morata (49th). Spanish-Nigerian striker Samu, 19, let the Andalusians back into the game in the 62nd minute, before Memphis Depay restored the advantage to Atletico with a powerful 30-meter shot into the top corner (No. 67). Spain’s Marcos Llorente won Diego Simeone’s men in the 98th minute.
Azpilicueta is categorical
In the traditional 3-5-2 system, Diego Simeone’s side faced a compact Andalusian defence. Antoine Griezmann’s teammates had many entry opportunities, and Portuguese goalkeeper Andre Ferreira, who was playing his first match in La Liga, saved her. (V, XVIII, XXXII). But it was only at the end of extra time in the first half that Atlético discovered the mistake, thanks to Alvaro Morata (49th). Spain international Ferreira made amends with a cross shot, after a cross from Cesar Azpilicueta was returned by Vallejo directly at his feet.
He arrived this summer after eleven seasons with Chelsea, where he won it all.AzbiCalm defensively, the former Marseille made several penetrations with the ball at the foot to break lines and endanger the rookie’s goal. Antoine Griezmann, who regained his favored number 7, which he held until then Then Joao Félix, announced on his departure, was somewhat discreet, as was Thomas Lemar, who released him in the 59th minute.
It’s a great goal and I’m happy for him because he worked so hard.
Diego Simeone
In the aftermath, 19-year-old Spanish-Nigerian striker Samu cooled the Metropolitano with a rebound from the left near the post after a tense cross from Gonzalo Villar, who had just stolen the ball from Carrasco’s feet near the roof. . (62). But the Andalusian hopes were quickly dashed with a powerful shot from 30 meters from Memphis Depay in the top corner (67). “It’s a great goal, I’m happy for him, because he worked hard and he knows he has to make an effort to compete with his teammates.said his coach Diego Simeone on Movistar+ after the match.
The Dutch international had the ball twice in the 89th minute, but his shot was saved by Rubio. At the end of extra time, Marcos Llorente sealed the fate of the match with his left foot after penetrating Correa in the area (98). Thanks to this victory, Atlético Madrid leads the standings, tied with Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid.
