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Griezmann’s 28-Second Strike Sets La Liga Mark as Sub Seals Atlético’s 3-1 Win Over Levante

The win keeps Atlético level with Barcelona in an unbeaten league run.

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann came off the bench and scored twice as his side beat Levante

Overview

  • Introduced around the 61st minute, Antoine Griezmann scored after 28 seconds and added a late second to secure the points.
  • Opta recorded the opener as the fastest La Liga goal by a substitute since 2015, underscoring the veteran’s immediate impact.
  • His brace took his Atlético tally to 202 and 203 goals, continuing a prolific season despite a reduced starting role at age 34.
  • Atlético led through an Adrián de la Fuente own goal before Manu Sánchez equalized, with Griezmann’s first coming from a Marcos Llorente cutback and his second from a rebound near the 80th minute.
  • The result extended Atlético’s league unbeaten run and left them level on points with Barcelona, five behind Real Madrid, while 17th-placed Levante remain at risk of relegation after a late free-kick was ruled out for offside.