Griezmann Shines as Atlético Madrid Overcomes Levante 3–1 in LaLiga Battle
Atlético Madrid fans had every reason to cheer at the Metropolitano as their team secured a 3–1 victory over Levante in LaLiga EA Sports. It was a night where Antoine Griezmann once again stole the spotlight, coming off the bench to deliver a stunning double that sealed all three points for Diego Simeone’s men.
The game began in typical Atlético fashion — with energy, possession, and control. From the first whistle, the hosts pressed high, dictating the tempo and creating multiple chances. Their early dominance paid off just 11 minutes in, when Pablo Barrios forced an own goal from Levante defender Dela. The ball deflected off the unfortunate defender and into the net, giving Atlético a deserved lead.
But Levante refused to fold easily. Just nine minutes later, Manu Sánchez — a former Atlético player — reminded everyone of the so-called “law of the ex.” Rising unmarked at the far post, he headed home from a corner to make it 1–1, punishing Atlético’s lapse in defense. The first half ended level, despite the home side’s 78% possession and a barrage of attempts on goal.
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After the break, the story of the game changed dramatically — thanks to one man. Antoine Griezmann entered the pitch in the 60th minute and made an immediate impact. Within seconds of coming on, he finished off a slick move set up by Marcos Llorente, tapping in the ball for Atlético’s second goal. The Metropolitano roared as “El Principito” celebrated his 200th goal for the club — a milestone that highlighted his enduring influence and class.
Levante tried to respond, with goalkeeper Mathew Ryan putting on a heroic performance that kept the visitors in the match far longer than expected. He made eight saves in total — his personal best in a LaLiga game — but even he couldn’t stop what came next. In the 79th minute, Griezmann struck again, reacting quickest to a loose ball in the box after Julián Álvarez’s shot was saved. The Frenchman buried it calmly, sealing the win and confirming his status as Atlético’s talisman.
Post-match, Griezmann and Álvarez both praised the team’s spirit and the impact of the substitutes. “We needed a run like this,” Álvarez admitted, referring to Atlético’s push to recover from a slow start to the season. Simeone’s tactical adjustments — particularly the timing of Griezmann’s introduction — were spot on, once again proving his mastery in managing tight contests.
For Levante, it was a case of resilience without reward. They fought bravely and even had a late goal disallowed by VAR for offside, but ultimately fell short against a side that simply had too much quality.
With this win, Atlético Madrid continues to build momentum in LaLiga, climbing the table and sending a clear message — they’re very much back in the hunt, and with Griezmann in form, anything seems possible.
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