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Griezmann Hits 200 as Atlético Beat Frankfurt in Champions League

Julian Álvarez’s brace plus an assist underscored Atlético’s control despite Diego Simeone’s touchline ban.

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Atletico Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 30, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their third goal to reach two hundred goal for Atletico Madrid REUTERS/Susana Vera
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Atletico Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 30, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann scores their third goal REUTERS/Juan Medina
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Atletico Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 30, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann scores their fourth goal REUTERS/Susana Vera
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Atletico Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 30, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann scores their fourth goal REUTERS/Juan Medina

Overview

  • The French forward became the first player to reach 200 goals for Atlético Madrid, scoring in first-half stoppage time at the Metropolitano.
  • Outlets agree on a comfortable Atlético win but report different final scores, with Channel NewsAsia listing 5-1 and another report citing 3-0.
  • Álvarez scored twice and set up Griezmann’s landmark strike after a driving run past two defenders.
  • A VAR review of a Robin Koch handball led to a late penalty that Álvarez converted to cap the scoring.
  • Simeone served a suspension from a prior red card as Atlético recorded their first Champions League group-stage win of the season.