Atletico Madrid wins Europa League trophy

Spanish side, Atletico Madrid beat French side, Marseille 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday in Lyon to lift the Europa League trophy. 

Atletico took the lead midway through the first half as Griezmann capitalised on a poor error from Andre Zambo Anguissa, before Marseille captain Dimitri Payet was forced off with a hamstring injury on 31 minutes.

Griezmann, 27 then made it 2-0 with a delightful finish over Steve Mandanda (49), before Gabi drilled home the third with a minute remaining.

Marseille should have been ahead in just the fourth minute as striker Valere Germain was played through on goal by Payet, but he miscued his effort wide from 10 yards.

Griezmann with the trophy

Atletico punished Marseille to take the lead on 21 minutes; Mandanda’s pass was miscontrolled by Anguissa, allowing Gabi to touch the ball for Griezmann to run through on goal and slot low into the net.

Atletico were already guaranteed a place in next season’s Champions League, and French side Marseille can still squeeze into the top three places in Ligue 1, currently sitting in fourth, a point behind third-place Lyon with a game remaining.

Congrats Atletico Madrid