Atlético de Madrid thrash Frankfurt, move into Champions League spots | OneFootball

This Tuesday, Atlético de Madrid thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 at the Metropolitano Stadium in the second round of the Champions League and entered the qualification zone. Giacomo Raspadori, Robin Le Normand, Antoine Griezmann, Giuliano Simeone, and Julián Álvarez scored for the hosts, while Burkardt pulled one back for the visitors.

Standings Situation

With this result, Atlético de Madrid earned their first three points in the Champions League and climbed to sixth place. Frankfurt has the same number of points but sits in 15th place.

📋 Match Summary

🔴ATLÉTICO DE MADRID 5 X 1 EINTRACHT FRANKFURT⚪

🏆 Competition: 2nd round of the Champions League 🏟️ Venue: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid 📅 Date: September 30, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How the Match Went

Atlético de Madrid opened the scoring three minutes into the match. After a play by Giuliano Simeone on the right side, Raspadori appeared in the box to finish unmarked. In the 32nd minute, Le Normand extended the lead for the home team. After a corner kick, Griezmann flicked the ball with his heel at the near post, Kauã Santos made the save, and the defender capitalized on the rebound to score.

Before the end of the first half, at the 45th minute, Julián Álvarez made an individual play and set up Griezmann, who had no trouble scoring from inside the six-yard box.

Burkardt pulled one back for Frankfurt 11 minutes into the second half. The number 9 received a pass from Knauff at the penalty spot and finished first-time, with the shot deflecting off Marcos Llorente to find the net.

Atlético de Madrid scored their fourth goal in the 24th minute. After a short corner, Simeone beat his marker at the near post and flicked the ball past goalkeeper Kauã Santos. In the 36th minute, Julián Álvarez increased the lead for the hosts by converting a chipped penalty.

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