Atletico Madrid delivered a thrilling performance on Sunday, February 19th, claiming a 1-0 victory over Athletic Club in the La Liga showdown. Antoine Griezmann’s sublime late goal sealed the win and propelled Atletico to fourth place in the standings. The match began with Atletico Madrid controlling the league, denied early by Athletic’s 22-year-old goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala as he put in two outstanding saves in the first half. Despite valiant efforts from Iker Muniain and the Williams brothers, Nico and Inaki, Atletico’s well-organised defense held firm.

The decisive moment finally arrived in the 73rd minute when Griezmann broke the deadlock, coolly slotting home a low shot inside the box from a combination with substitute Memphis Depay. The goal sealed the victory for Atletico Madrid, who remain unbeaten in five La