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Atlético de Madrid Overwhelms Eintracht Frankfurt in High-Scoring Match
Madrid, September 30, 2025 – Atlético de Madrid decisively defeated Eintracht Frankfurt at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter. The match, part of the second matchday of the group stage, concluded with a scoreline favoring the home side, who demonstrated superior attacking prowess.
Atlético opened the scoring early, in the 4th minute, with a goal by G. Raspadori. The pressure continued and R. Le Normand extended the lead in the 33rd minute. Before halftime, A. Griezmann scored in the 45th minute, solidifying Atlético’s dominance.
Eintracht Frankfurt attempted a comeback in the second half, with J. Burkardt scoring in the 57th minute, but Atlético’s response was immediate and forceful. G. Simeone scored in the 70th minute, assisted by J. Alvarez. Later, J. Alvarez sealed the victory in the 82nd minute, converting a penalty. A goal by A. Griezmann was disallowed by VAR in the 68th minute due to a handball.
The match was characterized by a competitive game, with 50% possession for each team. Atlético Madrid demonstrated greater offensive effectiveness, with 18 shots, 12 of which were on target, compared to Eintracht Frankfurt’s 6 shots, with only 2 on target. Referee Slavko Vinčić issued one yellow card to each side. The match was played at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in front of a dedicated crowd.
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 55 G. Raspadori came in and Koke went out., at minute 75 P. Barrios came in and N. Gonzalez went out., at minute 75 G. Simeone came in and N. Molina went out., at minute 90 J. Alvarez came in and A. Baena went out., at minute 90 A. Griezmann came in and C. Martin went out.
Substitutions eintracht frankfurt: at minute 58 E. Skhiri came in and O. Hojlund went out., at minute 58 C. Y. Uzun came in and H. Larsson went out., at minute 58 N. Collins came in and A. Amenda went out., at minute 71 N. Brown came in and J. Bahoya went out., at minute 74 R. Doan came in and E. Wahi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
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Eintracht Frankfurt
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