Atletico Madrid beat Almeria 2-0 in their Champions League group stage match on Saturday night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The Spanish giants dominated the game from start to finish and managed to secure their place in the knockout stages.
The first half was all about Atletico as they were dominant in possession and created chances throughout the game. But it wasn't until the 45th minute that they made their breakthrough with a header by Sergio Ramos that gave them the lead. This goal sealed their victory and secured them a spot in the knockout rounds of the competition.
Griezmann scored his second goal of the match in the 69th minute, capitalizing on a corner kick. The French forward was playing well for the entire game and continued to dominate the midfield. He showed incredible skill and agility, dribbling past several defenders and creating scoring opportunities for himself and teammate Nacho Monreal.
Morata also scored his second goal of the match in the 77th minute, this time from a free-kick. The striker's ability to create goalscoring opportunities for himself and teammates like Mesut Ozil and Antoine Griezmann was outstanding. His goal was crucial in securing Atletico's victory and helped the team secure their spot in the knockout rounds.
In addition to these two goals, both Griezmann and Morata also had assists that helped the team score. Griezmann played a key role in the opening goal, while Morata assisted on another goal. Both players showed great teamwork and partnership, which is something that many teams struggle with.
Overall, Atletico Madrid proved themselves as one of the best teams in Europe when they defeated Almeria 2-0 in their Champions League group stage match. Their performances showcased their talent, creativity, and determination to reach the knockout rounds of the competition. They will be looking forward to facing stronger opponents in the knockout rounds of the competition next week.