0-1: Griezmann deactivates the bomb at Mestalla

Griezmann deactivated the first bomb of the course for Atlético at the Mestalla. A goal from the French gave the rojiblancos victory against a very strong Valencia that left everything on the field. Simeone’s men need a win to calm things down, already a bit chaotic in the middle of the summer.

The first part is more than entertaining, where everything is there and where the best is VAR. In this case, Estrada Fernandezthat fixed two bugs Strong Fernandez that can change, and a lot, the course of the party.

Atlético did well, as Morata already had a shot on goal before the minute of play, after a steal under pressure, high and effective, this time. The rojiblancos were biting, against a Valencia that took minutes to match the intensity of the colchoneros. This is the team of Gattusoto get on the scoreboard with a fine goal from mush from more than 30 meters in which Oblak cooperates, sleeping. As Mestalla celebrated, the referee was told that there had been a very clear deficit Diakhaby a João. He checked it on the monitor and canceled the goal. A decision that ignited the local fans but did not affect the team, which continued to command, with a high speed that Atlético only surpassed when they connected with one. In one of them, came from a clearance of Gimenez, bruise he won the match against Thierry, knocking him out as the last man standing. red But VAR intervened again. He was not on target, so Cuadro straightened again and left the action on yellow for the Portuguese.

For the second time in a row, justice was served. That’s what VAR is for. And to stop it was Mamardashvili, who avoided a 0-1 discount after a steal and an assist from Joao, regular control by Morata and a good shot that looked for the post and was perfectly aborted by the Georgian with his foot. In the locker room. Well deserved rest for everyone.

Simeone put Carrasco on for Saúl, who had a yellow card and was asked by Thierry and Castillejo. The script did not change, with a very physical Valencia that put an Atlético in difficulty that did not get another money in the midfield. Fatigue is tiring. And there is still half an hour. And changes, of course. Cholo moved the chips. offensive. Lemar and Griezmann for Kondogbia and De Paul. The two Gauls and Koke in the midfield. Going for the match, with two defenders on the field, three forwards and two attacking midfielders.

Simeone’s offensive ‘madness’

And said and done. Because of the first action, Lemar steals and passes it to Griezmann, who shoots on goal. Soler gets hold of the ball and Mamardashvili goes astray. 0-1. The plan went well. And the gaps left by Valencia, included Nico Y Foulquier already on the field, Atlético took advantage of them, with their attackers fighting the defense. I like the second Simeone. With what he has on the field, this is the most logical thing to do, but the risk is obvious, and even more so if the team sinks, remember, only two pure defenders on the field.

Carrasco got it. And Griezmann. and Cunha. Mamardashvili always appeared. Valencia is hanging on, with Diakhaby as the striker. Atlético defend well, conceding two goals last year in extra time. learned. three gold dots

VALENCIA

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AND. MADRID

Mamardashvili; Thierry (Foulquier 69′), Comert, Dhiakaby, Lato (Diego López 81′); Guillamón (Nico 69′), Musah, Soler; Lino, Castillejo (Fran Pérez 74′); and Marco André (Maxi Gómez 74′).
Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Witsel, Reinildo, Saúl (Carrasco 46′); De Paul (Lemar 64′), Kondogbia (Griezmann 64′), Koke; Joao Félix (Cunha 82′) and Morata (Correa 82′).
Thethe objectives: 0-1, min. 66, Griezmann.
TheReferee: Cuadra Fernández (Balearic C.). He booked Saúl (14′), Marcos André (18′), Reinildo (27′), Thierry (39′), Joao Félix (55′), Comert (76′), Fran Pérez (83′).
Thecountryside: Mestalla.

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