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Atletico Madrid logo
La Liga
Jan 3, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
Levante logo

3-1

Griezmann (18', 48'), Godin (82')
FT(HT: 1-0)
El Zhar (62')

Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Levante

Sports Mole analyses how each individual player performed during Atletico Madrid's 3-1 win over Levante in La Liga.

Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid recorded a 3-1 win over Levante in La Liga on Saturday.

Griezmann netted a goal in each half to leave the home side 2-0 ahead, but Nabil El Zhar had one back for Levante just past the hour.

Atletico made sure of the points late on, however, when Diego Godin headed a Tiago cross into the back of the net.

Here, Sports Mole analyses how each individual player performed during the Spanish affair.


Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their opening goal during the La Liga match Levante UD on January 3, 2015© Getty Images

ATLETICO

Goal

Miguel Moya: Did not have an awful lot to do in terms of saves, but the Spaniard was strong from crosses and calm in possession of the ball. (6/10)

Defence

Juanfran: Caused all sorts of problems with his attacking runs in the first period, but the right-back's delivery was a little unpredictable. Strong defensively once again. (7/10)

Diego Godin: Another towering performance from the centre-back, who marshalled his back four. Also got his name on the scoresheet late on with a powerful header. (8/10)

Jose Gimenez: Rise to the first team seems to have forced Miranda out of the club. Just 19, but the centre-back already looks to have absolutely everything to thrive at this level. (7/10)

Guilherme Siqueira: A really good afternoon for the Brazilian, who set up Griezmann's first with a brilliant cross. Levante just could not deal with his presence in the final third. (8/10)

Midfield

Gabi: Not as involved as a number of his teammates, but kept things ticking over nicely in the middle of the park. Remains a vital cog in the Atletico machine. (6/10)

Tiago: Seems to be getting better with age. Controlled the middle of the park and set up Godin for Atletico's third with a brilliant cross. (7/10)

Koke: Like Gabi, had a decent match, but without really pulling up too many trees. Set-piece delivery was a little hit-and-miss in the second period. (6/10)

Attack

Antoine Griezmann: Two goals for the Frenchman made it five strikes in his last two league matches. Showed good reactions to respond quickest for his second of the match. (8/10)

Mario Mandzukic: Had a goal chalked off for handball in the first period, but remained a constant threat. Did not score, but certainly opened space for others in the final third. (7/10)

Arda Turan: Showed some nice touches in the final third, but was not at his buccaneering best in the Spanish capital. Departed for Raul Garcia after 66 minutes. (6/10)

Substitutes

Raul Garcia: Had a wonderful chance to score a fourth for Atletico late on, but the midfielder's touch let him down after bursting unmarked into the penalty area. (6/10)

Raul Jimenez: Replaced Mandzukic after 79 minutes and provided a good target in attack. (6/10)

Saul Niguez: Only given the final five minutes and hardly touched the ball. (5/10)


Levante's players celebrate after scoring during the Spanish league football match Levante UD vs Valencia CF at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia on November 23, 2014.© Getty Images

LEVANTE

Goal

Diego Marino: Made some decent saves in the first period, but must take some of the blame for Atletico's third after getting nowhere near the floated cross from Tiago. (5/10)

Defence

Ivan Lopez: Made some smart challenges in the first period and put some dangerous crosses into the Atletico box during Levante's strong spell after their goal. (7/10)

Loukas Vyntra: Found Mandzukic difficult to contain when the ball was in the air. Made some good challenges, but has given better performances this season. (6/10)

Nikos Karabelas: Was the player sacrificed after 73 minutes when Levante looked for a bigger threat in the final third. Up until that point, had a decent enough match. (6/10)

Juanfran: Showed his age with a couple of rash challenges in the first period. That said, his experience came in handy when dealing with a number of situations. (6/10)

Midfield

Andreas Ivanschitz: Struggled to influence proceedings in the first period, but grew into the match. Can be pretty pleased with his display on a personal level. (7/10)

Pape Diop: Was prepared to put his foot in when needed, but the 28-year-old was a little untidy in possession of the ball. (6/10)

Mohamed Sissoko: Was perhaps a shade fortunate to remain on the field following a number of late challenges. A typically feisty performance from the midfielder. (5/10)

Jose Morales: Was tasked with providing support to the lone striker Rafael Martins, but the attacker found it difficult to break through the Atletico defence. (6/10)

Victor Casadesus: Another that grew into the second period when Levante found a route into the match, but the Spaniard needed a little more from those around him. (6/10)

Attack

Rafael Martins: Full of running in the early stages and fired a powerful effort just wide of the post. However, the Brazilian faded after the break and was withdrawn on the hour mark. (6/10)

Substitutes

Nabil El Zhar: Scored with pretty much his first touch as he angled one into the bottom corner. Looked dangerous each time he was fed possession in wide areas. (7/10)

David Barral: Should have had a penalty late on following a rash challenge from Gimenez, but the referee waved play on. (6/10)


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