Atletico Madrid beat Almería on Sunday afternoon with goals from Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann, who scored twice respectively. The match was a thrilling affair as both teams put in some impressive displays.
The match began with Atletico Madrid dominating the early stages, but Almería managed to hold their own until the 25th minute when they equalized through a goal by Sergio Garcia. However, Atletico Madrid responded quickly and took the lead just two minutes later thanks to a header by Diego Costa.
Griezmann then added to Atletico's advantage with a stunning strike in the 48th minute that left Almería goalkeeper David De Gea helpless. The Frenchman had been outstanding throughout the game and his contribution was crucial for Atletico's victory.
In the second half, Atletico Madrid continued to dominate and Griezmann completed his hat-trick with a well-taken finish in the 77th minute. He finished off a fine team move and made it a comfortable win for Atletico Madrid.
Despite being down to ten men after a red card to Javi Martinez, Atletico Madrid showed great composure and control to secure all three points. They now sit top of La Liga with a record of six wins out of seven games. It was a remarkable performance from Atletico Madrid and one that will surely boost their confidence ahead of the upcoming matches.