The ex-Villarreal striker, who came on in the second half, gave his team three valuable points by heading in a cross from Argentinian Nahuel Molina (69th, 1-0), allowing Atlético (2nd, 38 points), to achieve a huge blow in the standings by overtaking its rival Real Madrid (3rd, 37 points), held in check by Rayo Vallecano on Saturday ( 3-3), and returning to equal points with FC Barcelona (1st, 38 points), before the reception of Leganés (9:00 p.m.).
Author of his seventh achievement in La Liga since signing this summer for 32 million euros, his 24th of the year 2024, the norwegian colossus is the player who scored the most goals over the past year, behind Poland’s Robert Lewandowski (27).
French striker Antoine Griezmann, top scorer in the history of the ‘rojiblanco’ club and decisive in his last five appearances, he left in the 63rd minute, replaced by the veteran Koke, without apparent pain.
In crisis at the end of October after setbacks against Benfica (4-0), Lille (3-1) and Betis Sevilla, the ‘Colchoneros’ have since not experienced defeat and have completely relaunched the title race in La Liga, while Barça has had a series of poor performances.
The two teams will face off in a summit duel next weekend for the last day before the winter break at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium, when Real will host Sevilla FC.
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