The match started with several opportunities for the home team, who dominated for a significant portion of the early stages. However, their advantage was cut short after the expulsion of Iván Villar in the 25th minute. A red card and a penalty for the goalkeeper, which Griezmann successfully converted into the first and only goal before halftime.
During the next 45 minutes, an impeccable RC Celta continued to try to capitalize on their numerous approaches to the goal, but the red-and-white forward reappeared. A somewhat unintentional goal in the 64th minute opened the floodgates for the Frenchman, who would complete a hat-trick 20 minutes before the referee blew the final whistle.
The lack of precision and the disadvantage of playing with one less player were reflected in a lopsided score. The players will have their next opportunity to earn three points on Friday, October 27th, at Montilivi against Girona FC.
TECHNICAL DATA:
0 – RC Celta: Iván Villar; Kevin Vázquez (V. Guaita, min. 28), Unai Núñez, Carl Starfelt, Manu Sánchez; Óscar Mingueza, Luca de la Torre (Carlos Dotor, min. 81), Fran Beltrán (Hugo Sotelo, min. 61); Jonathan Bamba, Iago Aspas (Tasos Douvikas, min. 61), and Strand Larsen (Miguel Rodríguez, min. 81).
3 – Atlético de Madrid: Jan Oblak; C. Azpilicueta, A. Witsel, Mario Hermoso; Marcos Llorente (De Paul, min. 57), Pablo Barrios (N. Molina, min. 46), Koke, Saúl Ñíguez (Ángel Correa, min. 57), Samuel Lino (Riquelme, min. 46); Álvaro Morata and Griezmann (Söyüncü, min. 76).
Goals: 0-1 Griezmann (min. 29); 0-2 Griezmann (min. 64); 0-3 Griezmann (min. 70)
Referee: Cuadra Fernández. The referee showed yellow cards to Óscar Mingueza, Carl Starfelt, and Miguel Rodríguez, and a direct red card to the celeste goalkeeper Iván Villar. From the red-and-white team, Saúl Ñíguez and Riquelme received yellow cards.
Notes: Match corresponding to the tenth matchday of LaLiga EA Sports played at the Abanca Balaídos stadium.
