Atlético Madrid Thrashes Frankfurt 5-1 in Champions League, Topping Group
Atlético Madrid secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, with Diego Simeone watching from the stands after a suspension due to a red card in the previous game.
The match saw Atlético Madrid dominate from the start. Raspadori opened the scoring in the 4th minute, with Le Normand doubling the lead just before the half-hour mark. Griezmann then scored his 200th goal for the club in the first minute of added time in the first half. Simeone, the coach, was absent due to a suspension, but his team showed no signs of struggle.
Eintracht Frankfurt had a tough time controlling the game and creating clear chances. Their defense was breached again in the 70th minute by Alvarez, and a penalty in the 82nd minute sealed their fate. Burkardt's goal in the 57th minute was Frankfurt's only consolation. This loss adds to their recent struggles, having conceded 11 goals in their last three Bundesliga games and 6 in this Champions League match.
Atlético Madrid's strong performance, despite Simeone's absence, sees them top their Champions League group. Frankfurt, meanwhile, faces mounting defensive issues, having conceded heavily in recent games.
