Athletico Madrid won at Villareal to take a step forward towards
finishing third in the La Liga this season. Fernando Torres came on as a
substitute and scored the lone goal of the game.
Athletico Madrid won a well- deserved win at El Madrigal
which saw Fernando Torres score a wonderful goal. Athletico Madrid dominated
possession and chances but they squandered opportunities until a 73rd
minute winner from Spanish striker Fernando Torres who came on as a second half
substitute.
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Antoinne Griezmann was a constant threat to Villareal
defense with his pace and he also saw his hot come off the post late in the
first half.
Victor Ruiz had a wonderful header in the first half but it
was saved exceptionally well by Athetico goalkeeper Oblak. In the same time
Griezmann had penalty appeal waved off by the Referee. Diego Godin was as solid
as rock in defense as he slid in for challenges plenty of times and clear off
the line late in the first period.
Diego Simeone sent in Torres and Saul in for Mandzukic and
Arda Turan midway through the second half. The deadlock broke in the 73rd
minute when Ivory Coast defender Bailly slipped in his own defeding area and
Torres took advantage and took it past Asenjo and scored with ease. The win for
Athetico sent them 6 points clear of sevilla in third place.
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