(VIDEO) Griezmann scored this goal and Atlético Madrid beat Osasuna 1-0

Atlético Madrid are getting back to their best. After a start in the 2023/24 season in which they did not show good performances and had unexpected results, such as the 3-0 defeat against Valencia and the draw against Lazio in Champions League, in the last weeks they have improved.

This Thursday they have a difficult match at the El Sadar stadium in Pamplona against Osasuna. Their rivals have had an acceptable start to the season, with 2 wins and a draw in their first 6 games. But Diego Simeone's team proved to be better and went into the break leading 1-0 thanks to Antoine Griezmann's goal.

The French forward scored the opener 20 minutes into the first half. Osasuna goalkeeper Aitor Fernandez cleared the ball with his right foot but the shot was flawed and Griezmann caught it in the opponent's half, passed it to Samuel Lino and the Brazilian left-back sent a cross to Alvaro Morata. The striker was unable to beat goalkeeper Fernandez, but Griezmann captured the rebound and scored with a strong left-footed shot.

With the advantage, Los Colchoneros ceded the lead to Osasuna, who in the following minutes controlled the ball and the field but showed problems to create dangerous situations. The only important chance they had was a great individual play by Colombian winger Johan Mojica, who dribbled past two opponents and shot, but the ball hit the post.

They are satisfied

Atlético Madrid are satisfied with the 1-0 victory and will do their best to defend it until the end whistle. With these 3 points they are in 5th place in the standings with 13 points, only 6 behind the leaders, Girona, 5 behind Real Madrid and 4 behind Barcelona. In addition, they have played one game less than all of them, as the match against Sevilla was postponed and will only be played in December.