Atlético de Madrid Crushes Frankfurt 5-1 in Champions League Clash
Atlético de Madrid produced a dominant display to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 on Tuesday (30), in the second round of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Diego Simeone’s team secured their first European win of the season, fueled by goals from Raspadori, Le Normand, Griezmann, Simeone, and Julián Álvarez.
First-Half Domination
Playing at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, Atlético wasted no time in taking control. Just four minutes in, Giacomo Raspadori opened the scoring after a clever move involving Simeone and Julián Álvarez. The Spanish side kept the pressure high, with Robin Le Normand doubling the lead in the 33rd minute. Before halftime, Antoine Griezmann made it 3-0 with a precise finish in stoppage time.
Frankfurt’s Brief Response
Eintracht Frankfurt tried to mount a comeback in the second half. In the 57th minute, Bukhardt pulled one back after a strong play from Knauff. But hopes of a revival were quickly dashed when Giuliano Simeone restored Atlético’s three-goal advantage, followed by Julián Álvarez converting a penalty with a delicate chip to seal the 5-1 thrashing.
European Context
- Atlético de Madrid: After losing to Liverpool in their opener, Simeone’s side now have their first Champions League win this season.
- Eintracht Frankfurt: The German team, who started their campaign with a big win over Galatasaray, suffered their first defeat in Europe.
Strong Momentum for Simeone’s Side
This European victory comes on the back of three consecutive wins in all competitions. Before dismantling Frankfurt, Atlético had thrashed Real Madrid and beaten Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, showing they are hitting peak form.
