Atlético de Madrid beat RB Leipzig in their Champions League opener
Griezmann delivers decisive performance as Diego Simeone’s team secures comeback win at home
TURNING AROUND!
Atlético de Madrid struggled but beat RB Leipzig this Thursday in the first round of the Champions League. At the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, the visiting team opened the scoring with Sesko in the fourth minute. In the 28th minute, Atlético equalized with a beautiful finish from Griezmann. The French forward was decisive with a perfect pass for José Giménez to score the winning goal in the 44th minute of the second half.
EYE ON THE TABLE
With the victory, Diego Simeone’s team has three important points and is in the top of the standings for the Champions League phase. RB Leipzig, on the other hand, remains without a point in the European tournament. In the next round, Atlético will visit Benfica, while the Germans will host Juventus.
