Goal Extravaganza: Atletico Madrid Thrash Real Valladolid 5-0Goal Extravaganza: Atletico Madrid Thrash Real Valladolid 5-0 Atletico Madrid put on a goal-scoring clinic on Saturday, dismantling Real Valladolid 5-0 in a one-sided clash at the Wanda Metropolitano. The hosts started the rout early, with Antoine Griezmann opening the scoring just seven minutes into the game. The Frenchman latched onto a pinpoint cross from Marcos Llorente and headed home from close range. Atletico doubled their lead in the 23rd minute, with Joao Felix getting on the scoresheet. The Portuguese forward dribbled past two defenders and unleashed a thunderous shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. Luis Suarez put the game beyond doubt just before halftime, tapping in from close range after a superb cross from Sime Vrsaljko. The second half was more of the same, with Atletico continuing to dominate. Griezmann scored his second goal of the game in the 59th minute, finishing off a flowing team move with a clinical strike. Angel Correa completed the rout in the 75th minute, volleying home from the penalty spot after Suarez had been fouled in the box. The victory sees Atletico move up to fourth in the La Liga standings, level on points with third-placed Barcelona. Real Valladolid, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone, with just one win from their last five games. Atletico’s performance was a testament to their attacking prowess and the chemistry that is developing between their forward line. Griezmann, Felix, and Suarez all played a vital role in the rout, with the Uruguayan striker now having scored four goals in his last four games. For Real Valladolid, it was a night to forget. They were outclassed from start to finish and never looked like threatening their opponents’ goal. Coach Pacheta will be hoping for a much better performance when his team travels to Getafe next weekend.
