Griezmann to the rescue as Atletico grab win against Mallorca
Antoine Griezmann scored a header as Atletico Madrid snatched a 1-0 win despite an uninspiring performance against Mallorca on Sunday, moving them to third place in the LaLiga standings.
Diego Simeone's side are level with fourth-placed Barcelonaon 31 points but have a game in hand over last season's champions.
Surprise leaders Girona are top on 34 points, two ahead second-placed Real Madrid.
Atletico controlled possession but were toothless up front. Left back Samuel Lino was the only Atletico player who stood out, motoring up and down the wing all night only to see his team mates waste one opportunity after the other.
Angel Correa missed Atletico's best chance early on after Lino dribbled past three defenders and put it on a plate for the Argentinian, who fired over the bar from around the penalty spot.
The hosts improved after the break but Alvaro Morata missed two golden opportunities from close range.
However, theyfinally took thelead in the 64th minute when centre back Mario Hermoso burst up the left channel and crossed to Griezmann who leaped high to score with a fine header into the top right corner.
It was Griezmann's ninth LaLiga goal this season to put him one behind top scorer Jude Bellingham.
The French forward is three goals behind Luis Aragones's record as Atletico's all-time top scorer with 173.
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