Griezmann scores two goals off the bench to lead Atletico to 3-1 win over Levante

By Canadian Press on November 8, 2025.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Antoine Griezmann showed his vintage scoring form by netting two goals to help Atletico Madrid beat Levante 3-1 in the Spanish League on Saturday.

Atletico’s all-time leading scorer came on in the 61st minute and needed only a few seconds to score the go-ahead goal. He added another with 10 minutes remaining to seal the victory.

Those were goals No. 202 and 203 at Atletico for Griezmann, who at age 34 is playing a reduced role for Diego Simeone’s side but still contributing with his playmaking and scoring.

Griezmann became Atletico’s top scorer with his 174th club goal in January 2024. He has scored five times this season, including in a historic 5-2 rout of Real Madrid.

Atletico went ahead against Levante through an own goal by Adrián de la Fuente in the 12th before Manu Sánchez headed the visitors level in the 21st.

Griezmann had an immediate impact when sent on by Simeone. First he sped forward to drive in a low cross by Marcos Lorrente, and then he was in position to scramble in a rebound to put the result beyond doubt.

“The teams that go far have a good bench, so we all have to be ready to go,” he said. “I’d prefer to play more because all players want to play, but I accept it and do what I can to help my teammates.”

The win lifted Atletico level on points with Barcelona at five points adrift leader Real Madrid.

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Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press

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