No other team in Europe currently holds a longer home winning streak than Atlético de Madrid, who secured their eighteenth home win against Mallorca with a simple, relentless performance. The decisive moment arrived after the hour mark when Griezmann connected with a powerful header that left Rajkovic stranded and gave the red and white side a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
His header showed timing, pace, and precision, and the way the ball was struck made it nearly impossible to stop. It arrived at a moment when the hosts were not dominating every phase of the match, yet they found a way to pull ahead and push for more as the clock continued to run.
Oblak’s save was not needed to preserve the advantage, but the goalkeeper’s presence remained crucial throughout the night as Amath pressed to level the score late on, failing to convert a key chance in the closing moments.
Griezmann’s continued success strengthens his place as the second highest solo scorer in Atlético history, sitting ahead of Adrián Escudero and chasing Luis Aragonés by three goals as this moment in Europe adds another line to his record.
Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool, a matchup that has seen Liverpool win 24 times at home in all competitions this season, framed the night’s context. Atlético Madrid’s win at the Metropolitano, achieved without allowing a single point to slip away, reflected a persistent home strength that has stood firm since February 4th. No team has managed to surpass Atlético on their home ground.
As Atlético’s captain returns to the spotlight, the team looks toward a demanding week ahead. On Tuesday they face Feyenoord in Rotterdam in the Champions League, followed by a La Liga test against Barcelona on Sunday. While Atlético were not at their most radiant in the contest, the victory carried a quantity of value that underscored their resilience.
Atlético now appears as a team who can be measured by effort as much as by flair. Some matches reveal a different rhythm, another pace, yet the core quality remains, underscoring the squad’s identity under Simeone. The head coach has built a side that can grind out results when needed, and today that approach mattered more than ever.
In the first half, Atlético did not require a save from Rajkovic. The red and white attack moved with momentum, yet found the Mallorca defense stubborn and well organized. Morata threatened with a header, Correa sent a firm shot, and the home side tested the visitors without breaking through until the pivotal moment just after the hour mark.
Mallorca set up with purpose, resisting to stay in the contest. The decision to allow the match to unfold at a deliberate pace benefited the visitors at times, but the hosts remained disciplined. Mallorca fought hard to claim a result in a big scenario, and the possibility of a draw persisted until moments before the end, when Atlético finally delivered the decisive blow.
Javier Aguirre’s set-up for the visitors was cautious. He kept his players compact and avoided unnecessary risk in the crucial opening half as Atlético controlled the pace but not the scoreboard. The Balearic side did spark moments of danger, including a header from Valjent that frightened the crowd, but the late pressure never equaled the goal that decided the night.
When a potential goal from Majorca arrived, the on-field action was halted by a linesman’s flag, momentarily freezing the shock in the air. The home team relied on their defense and on Oblak to maintain composure as the match wore on, resisting the visitors’ late rally and keeping the sheet intact.
With Muriqi unavailable for the first time this season, Majorca pushed forward less aggressively, their threat diminished by injuries and the routine control of Atlético’s defense. Time ran down, and Atlético’s focus sharpened, as the side sought to protect the slender advantage and complete a home victory that reinforced their standing in the league table.
As the clock moved into the second half, Atlético intensified their pressure. The guests intensified their efforts with renewed energy, but Griezmann again proved decisive. A well-timed cross from Mario Hermoso found Griezmann at a perfect angle in the 64th minute, and his header found the net, delivering the critical moment that sealed the win. Memphis entered play late, offering fresh energy as the match dragged on and the hosts closed out the result.
Data sheet:
1 – Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Azpilicueta (Giménez, d. 82), Witsel, Hermoso, Lino (Saúl, d. 71); Barrios, Koke (De Paul, d. 64), Griezmann; Correa (Riquelme, d. 64) and Morata (Memphis, d. 82).
0 – Majorca: Rajkovic; Gío González, Nastasic, Valjent, Copete (Javo Llabrés, d. 82), Lato (Maffeo, d. 82); Antonio Sánchez (Mascarell, d. 62), Samu Costa, Sergi Darder, Dani Rodríguez (Amath, d. 74); Abdón Prats (Larin, d. 62).
Goal: 1-0, m. 64: Griezmann.
Referee: Martínez Munuera (C. Valenciano).
Events: The match, the fourteenth round of LaLiga EA Sports, was played before 58,119 spectators at the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium.