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Champions League: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Roma

Thursday, 23 November 2017 4:35 PM [ Last Update: Thursday, 23 November 2017 4:35 PM ]

Atletico Madrid's French forward Kevin Gameiro (R) celebrates with Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann (back R) and Atletico Madrid's Brazilian defender Filipe Luis after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Atletico Madrid and AS Roma at the Wanda Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid on November 22, 2017. (AFP)

Atletico Madrid have kept their slim hopes of UEFA Champions League qualification alive following a 2-0 home win over 10-man A.S. Roma of Italy.

Antoine Griezmann who had not scored in his last eight matches in all competitions put the hosts ahead after the break on Wednesday with a sensational scissor-kick volley.

Things then got even worse for the visitors as they were reduced to 10 men in the 83rd minute, following a red card for Bruno Peres.

Atletico took advantage and doubled their lead some two minutes later through Kevin Gameiro who beat the keeper from a tight angle to give his side their first European victory on their new home ground. It has also given them some hope of progressing into the last 16.

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