GREATEST French Player in Madrid? Antoine Griezmann scores a TERRIFIC free-kick for Atleti vs Girona

In a La Liga game on Sunday, August 25, 2024, Atlético Madrid won handily 3-0 against Girona. Antoine Griezmann in the 39th minute, Marcos Llorente in the 48th, and Koke in the 90th minute in stoppage time arrived with the goals. Atlético Madrid shown their on-field might with this victory. Atlético won the game with outstanding goals and strong play, therefore guaranteeing an important league standing victory at the Civitas Metropolitano venue. The encounter had a competitive attitude as the teams looked to build momentum at the start of the new season of football. 

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Antoine Griezmann scores an amazing freekick against Girona 

Antoine Griezmann did what he does best while displaying an incredible performance vs Girona in La Liga. He scored an incredible free-kick goal to open his goal-scoring chart for the 2024/25 season. 

The 33-year-old has always been a key player for Atletico. Being the modern-day legend at the club the French star has had a great start to the season with the club. Griezmann has high competition as his national team captain Kylian Mbappe has joined Atletico’s city rivals, Real Madrid. However, Kylian Mbappe has started his first 2 games for Real Madrid in the current season and is yet to make an impact in the Spanish league.

After an opening draw at Villarreal, Atletico Madrid earned its first league victory of the season by defeating Girona 3-0 at home with goals from Antoine Griezmann, Marcos Llorente and Koke Resurrección.

Griezmann put Atletico ahead in the 39th off a free kick prompted by a handball by Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga outside the penalty area. Llorente added to the lead with a long-range shot in the 48th, and Koke closed the scoring from close range in stoppage time after an assist by Llorente.

Girona, which surprised with a third-place finish last season, had opened with a 1-1 draw at Real Betis.

In other results, promoted Leganes beat Las Palmas 2-1 at home, while Betis drew 0-0 at Alaves.

Villarreal hosts Celta on Monday. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid will now be seen in action against Espanyol on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

(With AP inputs)