Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann secures victory against Mallorca in La Liga return

The return of La Liga action saw Atletico Madrid secure a crucial 1-0 home victory over Mallorca, propelling them closer to the Champions League last 16. Despite a lackluster first half, the in-form Antoine Griezmann stepped up with a crucial goal in the second half, bringing his tally to 13 for the 2023/24 season. With their sole focus now on league matters in December, Diego Simeone’s side are on the cusp of confirming their spot in the knockout stages, with one eye on their upcoming match against Feyenoord.

Atletico Madrid secures crucial win in La Liga return
Atletico Madrid sealed a vital 1-0 victory over Mallorca in their return to La Liga action. With their sights set on the Champions League last 16, Diego Simeone’s side is focused solely on league matters for the month of December. Despite a lackluster first half, the hosts picked up the pace in the second half, with Alvaro Morata missing two opportunities before Antoine Griezmann scored the winning goal with a header in the 64th minute. Griezmann’s goal brings his 2023/24 total to 13 across all competitions, and 180 for Atletico, inching closer to Luis Aragones’ all-time record of 173. With a midweek match against Feyenoord looming, a win would confirm their spot in the 2024 knockout stages with one group game remaining.