Griezmann and Álvarez Propel Atlético Madrid to 10th Consecutive Victory

Atlético Madrid defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League, bolstering their bid for a top-eight finish in the league phase.

Antoine Griezmann scored twice and Julián Álvarez added another in Atlético Madrid's 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, extending their winning streak to 10 matches across all competitions.
Atlético's attacking form has been dominant, with 21 goals scored in their last five games, marking their best offensive run since 1950 according to UEFA.
The victory moves Atlético to 11th place in the Champions League standings, just one point shy of a top-eight spot that guarantees direct qualification to the Round of 16.
Griezmann, named man of the match, celebrated with teammates using a gesture inspired by his love for video games, while Álvarez continued to shine after his $100 million transfer from Manchester City in August.
Head coach Diego Simeone praised his team's effort and control, noting the importance of maintaining momentum with challenging matches against Bayer Leverkusen and RB Salzburg still ahead.