Thibaut Simon, Media365, published on Sunday November 3, 2024 at 4:40 p.m.
Griezmann and Atlético de Madrid temporarily climb onto the La Liga podium after their success against Las Palmas (2-0). A few days before the trip to the Parc des Princes, the Colchoneros are gaining confidence.
Without trembling, Atlético de Madrid disposed of Las Palmas, 18th and first relegation in the Spanish championship. With Antoine Griezmann holder alongside Alvarez up front, Atlético dominated by opening the scoring with a long ball. Despite 15 strikes in the match, finding the target three times, Simeone will benefit from a deep opening from Molina behind the defense to go alone at goal. The Argentinian easily won his duel with the visitors' goalkeeper (36th, 1-0). Just before the break, Griezmann was close to doubling the lead to score his fourth goal of the season, but the crossbar decided otherwise (45th+2).
Atlético ready before challenging PSG
The residents of Civitas Metropolitano did not exert their talent against an opponent who nevertheless moved with full of confidence. After two consecutive successes in La Liga in Valencia and against Girona, the Canaries had inflicted a severe defeat in the cup against Ontinena (0-7), a sixth division team. But Las Palmas was powerless this Sunday in Madrid. Only one strike in the match and a lack of aggression. At the end of the match, a second full-axis opening from Rodrigo de Paul benefited Sorloth. Entering the game in place of Griezmann, the Norwegian striker found himself in the area to adjust the opposing goalkeeper from the left (83rd, 2-0). The fourth goal of the season for Sorloth, who will have a completely different defense facing him, this Wednesday, November 6 in the Champions League. While PSG won at home against Lens (1-0), Atlético will travel to the French capital with many ambitions. Despite an opening victory against Leipzig, the Colchoneros sank to Benfica (4-0) before disillusionment against Lille (1-3) on the last day. A point to remember for PSG who will try to bounce back after the draw against PSV (1-1) in front of their home crowd.
