Diego Simeone praised Antoine Griezmann as Atletico Madrid sealed an incredible 4-3 La Liga victory over Sevilla.
Los Rojiblancos were 3-1 down going into the final 30 minutes in Madrid when Griezmann produced an inspired late rally.
The experienced striker scored twice, including a 94th-minute winner, which set off wild scenes as he reached seven league goals so far in the 2024/2025 season.
Simeone noted a tactical adjustment in the second half after bringing on Alexander Sorloth to strengthen the forward line.
Griezmann dropped deep into midfield late on and his delayed runs behind Sevilla's defense caused chaos as the 33-year-old showed his continued class.
“There are several players and he is one of them. In the second half he grew, when we put him inside he felt better. That's how the fourth goal came,” according to quotes from Diario AS.
“We love him a lot, he is a boy who always gives everything for Atletico.”
Simeone is expected to continue his policy of substituting Griezmann for certain matches ahead of a busy end to 2024 for Atletico Madrid.
A home UEFA Champions League tie against Slovan Bratisalva could be used as a break ahead of key league fixtures with Getafe and league leaders Barcelona to round out December.
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