Overview
- Julián Álvarez orchestrated the attack with two assists and converted a late Panenka penalty to cap the scoring.
- Giacomo Raspadori, Robin Le Normand, Antoine Griezmann and Giuliano Simeone netted for the hosts, with Jonathan Burkardt replying for Eintracht.
- Griezmann’s first‑half strike marked his 200th goal for Atlético, a landmark celebrated at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
- Giuliano Simeone impressed as a starter with a goal and an assist, continuing the Argentine influence on Atlético’s frontline.
- Diego Simeone served a touchline ban and watched from the stands, as the match aired regionally on ESPN and Disney+ Premium and set up next ties at Arsenal for Atlético and home to Liverpool for Eintracht.