- Atletico Madrid came from behind to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory over Sevilla in the 16th round of La Liga
- The goals for Atletico were scored by Rodrigo de Paul, Antoine Griezmann (twice), and Samuel Lino, while Sevilla’s goals came from Dodi Lukebakio, Isaac Romero, and Juanlu Sanchez
- The win brings Atletico Madrid within one point of second-placed Real Madrid and three points behind leaders Barcelona, who have played one more match
- The result positions Atletico Madrid firmly in the title race, with the team showing resilience and determination to come from behind and win
- Atletico Madrid’s late goalscoring habit continues, with the team scoring two goals in added time in their previous Copa del Rey match against Cacereno, and Griezmann scoring a late winner in the 90’+4′ minute against Sevilla
Key Takeaways:
Atletico Madrid produced a stunning comeback to defeat Sevilla 4-3 in a breathtaking thriller from the 16th round of La Liga. The match was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities and neither able to gain a clear advantage. However, it was Atletico Madrid who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to a late winner from Antoine Griezmann in the 94′ minute.
WHAT. A. GAME 😱
All out action as Atlético Madrid beat Sevilla with a 94th minute winner from Antoine Griezmann 🤯 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ad1NQ8b7Cg
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) December 8, 2024
The goals began to flow early, with Rodrigo de Paul opening the scoring for Atletico in the 10th minute, only for Dodi Lukebakio to equalize for Sevilla just two minutes later. Griezmann restored Atletico’s lead, but Sevilla fought back with goals from Isaac Romero and Juanlu Sanchez, taking a 3-2 lead into the final 30 minutes of the match. However, Atletico Madrid’s determination and resilience paid off, as Samuel Lino equalized in the 79th minute, setting the stage for Griezmann’s late winner.
The win is a significant boost to Atletico Madrid’s title ambitions, bringing them within one point of second-placed Real Madrid and just three points behind leaders Barcelona, who have played one more match. Diego Simeone’s side has shown a knack for scoring late goals, having also scored two goals in added time in their previous Copa del Rey match against Cacereno.