And they were outplayed for the first-half in Vigo on Saturday too, as Josep Sense and Theo Bongonda missed great chances.
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Griezmann scored twice after setting up Atletico’s opener in the second half to lead a 4-0 victory at Celta Vigo.
There was still time for Celta’s afternoon to get worse, with their defensive frailties once more highlighted when Koke’s scuffed cross somehow made it’s way to Angel Correa, whose shot from the tightest of angles crept under a disappointed Álvarez.
The Real Madrid winger scored six minutes into his first match of the season to help them brush off Osasuna 5-2.
The France worldwide made the comments after Atleti had drawn their opening two games in LaLiga, but a crushing 4-0 win at Celta Vigo on Saturday quickly allayed his fears.
“We needed a game like this”, Griezmann told BeIN Sports Spain. “I want to say I am sorry for what I said (after the Leganes draw) because I shouldn’t have said it in public”. “I am very happy with the team, for our effort”. Personally I’m giving everything.
Atletico improved after the break, though, and grabbed the lead following Koke’s clinical finish after a fine cross from Griezmann in the 53rd minute.
Sense fired into the side-netting after bursting through the Atletico defence and rounding Jan Oblak just nine minutes in.
The hosts continued to cause Atletico all kinds of problems on the counter and next threatened when Bongonda beat the offside trap in the 34th minute after a fine pass from midfield, outpacing Diego Godin and Stefan Savic before aiming just wide from the edge of the area.
There was more to come from the away side and it was again Griezmann who netted their third goal eight minutes later with another header after a cross from the right, this time Juanfran providing the assist.
After his assist in the first goal, Griezmann scored the second goal for his team with a header after 73 minutes.
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Antoine Griezmann has apologised to his Atletico Madrid team-mates for suggesting the club could be facing a relegation battle this season.
