Atletico Madrid’s French forwards Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro fired them to a first win in three league outings as they beat Valencia 3-0 on Sunday to maintain their hold on Spain’s fourth Champions League qualifying place. Top scorer Griezmann latched onto a through ball from Koke to arrow a first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 10th minute, while Gameiro notched his 10th league goal this season three minutes after the break with the help of a deflection.
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Lionel Messi strikes late again to sink Atletico Madrid
Lionel Messi scored his league-leading 20th goal with a shot from close range after a pass by Luis Suarez. Lionel Messi came to Barcelona’s rescue for the second time in a week by snatching a late winner to give his side a barely deserved 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday which provisionally took the champions top of La Liga.
LIVE: Sporting Gijon vs Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid : Moya; Vrsaljko, Savic, Hernandez, Filipe Luis; Correa, Gabi, Koke, Carrasco; Griezmann, F.Torres. TEAM NEWS – Sporting Gijon : Cuellar; Lillo, Mere, Amorebieta, Canella; Alvarez, Vesga; Douglas, Moi Gomez, Burgui; Traore.