UCL: Atletico Madrid top group after win over Lazio
Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored in each half to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Lazio on Wednesday that secured them top spot in Champions League Group E.
Diego Simeone’s side went into the last matchday of the group stage unbeaten and sure of a place in the last 16, but they needed at least a point against the Italian team to finish top.
They finished with 14 points, four ahead of Lazio in second place. Feyenoord finished third and will play the Europa League knockouts.
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Atletico dominated proceedings and Griezmann opened the scoring in the sixth minute, slotting home a first-time strike from a Lino cross.
Brazil’s Lino was a constant menace motoring up and down the left wing and he secured the points for the hosts with a fine volley on the rebound inside the box in the 51st minute.