Sat Feb 01 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Griezmann’s Late Magic Secures Atlético Win Over Mallorca
**Madrid, Spain** – Atlético Madrid edged out a thrilling 2-1 victory against Real Mallorca on Sunday, with Antoine Griezmann’s stunning late goal securing the three points in a match coinciding with the 11th anniversary of the death of legendary Atlético coach Luis Aragonés.
The match, played on the 500th La Liga game managed by Diego Simeone, saw Atlético take the lead in the first half through Giuliano’s well-taken strike, assisted by Lino. Mallorca’s goalkeeper, Greif, made several key saves to keep the scoreline respectable, but Atlético appeared to be cruising.
However, Mallorca mounted a strong comeback in the second half. The introduction of substitutes Asano and Navarro energized the visitors, creating several dangerous chances. A free-kick by Darder that struck the bar, and subsequent opportunities for Dani Rodríguez and Muriqi, put Atlético under significant pressure. Mallorca’s increased intensity forced Atlético to defend, making the match a tense affair.
Despite several chances for Atlético, including efforts from Barrios and Riquelme, the score remained 1-0 until deep into injury time. Then, in a swift counter-attack, Griezmann produced a moment of brilliance, unleashing a delicate chip over the goalkeeper to seal the victory for Atlético.
The win maintains Atlético’s pursuit of a top-four finish. However, the team will be without central defender, Le Normand, for their upcoming derby match after his yellow card in the Mallorca game. The return of influential midfielder Rodrigo De Paul will be a boost for Atlético’s upcoming fixtures.
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