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Griezmann and Lemar scorers, Atlético outclasses Valencia

The joy of the Atlético players on the goal of Yannick Carrasco, the second of the Colchoneros this Saturday. ISABEL INFANTES / REUTERS

The Colchoneros consolidate their third place in the standings thanks to their success against the Andalusians this Saturday (3-0).

Atlético Madrid, thanks in particular to its Frenchmen Antoine Griezmann and Thomas Lemar, defeated Valencia CF 3-0 at the Metropolitano on Saturday during the 26th day of La Liga, and consolidates its third place in the standings, six points ahead of Real Sociedad, which receives Elche on Sunday (4:15 p.m.).

Griezmann unblocked the situation in the 23rd minute, adjusting Giorgi Mamardashvili from the left after being served by Marcos Llorente and having benefited from a lucky control, then the Colchoneros doubled the lead on the return from the locker room (49th), following a nice one-two between Rodrigo de Paul and Yannick Carrasco, concluded by the Belgian.

Then the substitutes entered on the hour mark (64th) sealed the victory: Alvaro Morata, entered in place of Memphis Depay, served a millimeter center for Thomas Lemar, entered in place of Rodrigo de Paul, who concluded with an uncrossed header (67′).

Thanks to this success, the people of Madrid are getting closer to five points from Real Madrid, who travel to Camp Nou on Sunday (9:00 p.m.) for the La Liga clasico return against leader FC Barcelona.

Lemar, one year later

And Atlético confirms its spring improvement. Antoine Griezmann, excellent since the World Cup in Qatar, once again offered a recital as a master at playing Colchoneros.

Perfect in construction, valuable in defense, and even a finisher on Saturday, “Grizi” almost scored a double, but his chest control-volley sequence did not find the frame.

It doesn’t matter: the pink-haired “Little Prince” took the opportunity to harangue the Metropolitano supporters with both arms. After his goal on Saturday, Griezmann has nine goals and nine assists this season in La Liga.

Regarding Lemar, the other French international of Atlético, Saturday’s victory is also to be marked with a white stone: it had been more than a year since the Guadeloupean, hampered by several injuries and who saw his playing time shrinking in recent months, had no longer marked.

His last goal in an official match dates back to March 6, 2022, in a 3-1 victory at Betis in Seville.

Valencia, maintenance operation

For Valencia CF, this new setback complicates its end of the season a little more. In the fight to maintain, the Valencians, who sacked their coach Gennaro Gattuso on January 30, are provisionally tied on points with the first relegation player, Getafe, which receives Sevilla FC on Sunday (6:30 p.m.).

On Saturday, it was Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili who kept his team afloat for a while, with a spectacular save to stop a magnificent collective action by Colchoneros which promised a goal from Memphis Depay (20th).

And the “che” club also had bad luck: Hugo Duro’s goal at the half-hour mark (31st) was canceled after video viewing for a foul by Dimitri Foulquier on Memphis Depay at the start of the action, on the other side of the field. And in the 78th, José Gaya’s cross for Samuel Lino ended up on Jan Oblak’s post.

Earlier in the day, Almeria and Cadiz, in the battle for maintenance, parted ways in a 1-1 draw which does not help anyone. Ditto for Rayo Vallecano and Girona, who were neutralized 2-2 after a rhythmic and exciting match, marked in particular by a penalty withdrawn and missed by Oscar Trejo (41st).

At the start of the evening, Celta Vigo of Iago Aspas, again recalled to the Spanish selection, took over Espanyol Barcelona, ​​3-1, in Catalonia.

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