Atlético Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, at the end of the second match of the LaLiga EA Sports League on Sunday at the Civitas Metropolitano, in Madrid. August 25, 2024. EFE/Mariscal
Sports Desk, Aug 25 (EFE).- In the anticipated debut of Julián Alvarez, it was once again Antoine Griezmann who proved to be the indispensable goalscorer for Atlético de Madrid, scoring the opening goal with a direct free kick in the 40th minute in their first home game of the LaLiga season on Sunday.
Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente celebrates the goal scored against Girona with teammates, during the match of the second day of LaLiga EA Sports League between, Atletico de Madrid and Girona, at the Civitas Metropolitano, in Madrid, Spain, 25 August 2024. EFE/ Mariscal
This was followed by a second goal from Marcos Llorente and a third by Koke Resurrección in the final moments, securing a 3-0 victory.
Atlético de Madrid midfielder Koke Resurrección (R) celebrates with César Azpilicueta after scoring the second goal against Girona during LaLiga EA Sports League at the Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid Sunday afternoon. August 25, 2024. EFE/Mariscal
Girona fell short in attack, initially showing promise and dominating at times, but they crumbled once they received the second goal.
The players of Atlético at the end of the second match of the second round of LaLiga EA Sports League on Sunday at the Civitas Metropolitano, in Madrid. August 25, 2024. EFE/Mariscal
Griezmann struck the free kick with power, aiming for the post, perfectly placed at a height that would be challenging for any goalkeeper, and scored.
Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente (L) during the match of the second day of LaLiga EA Sports League between, Atlético de Madrid and Girona, at the Civitas Metropolitano, in Madrid, Spain, 25 August 2024. EFE/ Mariscal
Then Griezmann passed the ball to Marcos Llorente, sparking a counterattack, and with no one in front of him, Llorente unleashed a powerful right-footed shot that Gazzaniga couldn’t block.
Atlético’s players celebrate the second goal against Girona, during the second matchday of LaLiga EA Sports League on Sunday afternoon at the Civitas Metropolitano, in Madrid. August 25, 2024. EFE/Mariscal
The 2-0 lead in the 49th minute was too much for Girona but calmed Atlético.
In a fantastic play initiated by Pablo Barrios and continued by Llorente, Koke scored and finished the game with a 3-0. EFE
