Atlético de Madrid won an important fixture against Espanyol to continue up in the fight for the Champions League spot objective. Griezmann scored the winner late on the second half after a hard-fought game. Fernando Torres played the first half of the contest.

An evenly-matched first half between Espanyol and Atlético de Madrid with alternate control and few chances to score. The clearest was for ours team with Carrasco's shot from outside the area that Diego López cleared fifteen minutes in. Diego Pablo Simeone’s team was good defending, with Giménez in the right side, and with the ball moving fast when it was in red and white possession.

In the second half, Simeone substitute Torres with Thomas to strengthen the midfield and finally locals controlled the gameThe play for the goal came to be with a shot by Saúl from the top and Griezmann made the most of the clearance and the Frenchman succeeded in scoring the first goal. Espanyol replied and Baptistao had an excellent chance that Oblak stopped with a great save. Great win for Atlético, which continues winning points. It has been 12 wins in a row in all competitions.

- Match stats:

Espanyol: Diego López; Javi López (Marc Navarro, 82’), David López, Diego Reyes, Aarón Martín; Jurado (Reyes, 82’), Víctor Sánchez, Javi Fuego, Piatti; Caicedo (Baptistao, 61’) and Gerard Moreno.

Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Giménez, Savic, Godín, Filipe Luis; Saúl, Gabi, Koke, Carrasco (Gameiro, 64’); Griezmann and Fernando Torres (Thomas, 46’).

Referee: Vicandi Garrido. Booked the home players Caicedo (30’), Piatti (63’) and Víctor Sánchez (92’); and the visiting Godín (27’) and Saúl (56’).

The goal:

0-1 (73’) Griezmann wins a ball from the defence after a shot by Saúl to beat Diego López with a low shot.

- Match report by clubatleticodemadrid.com