Substitute scores late in 2-1 win over Valencia
Simeone’s side had lost last two in the league
Atlético Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann came off the bench to guide them to a 2-1 victory over struggling Valencia, helping snap their losing run in La Liga and stay in touch with the frontrunners.
Koke opened the scoring in the 17th minute, his first league goal in nearly two years, but Lucas Beltrán provided the equaliser for the visitors in the 63rd minute with a stunning strike from the edge of the box.
The goal seemed to unsettle Atlético, but Griezmann restored order 12 minutes later, the 34-year-old expertly controlling a long pass from Marc Pubill before hammering a thunderous half-volley into the top corner from close range.
