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Apr 25, 2015 at 5pm UK
 
Elche

3-0

Griezmann (55', 77'), Garcia (63')
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Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 3-0 Elche

Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Atletico Madrid's 3-0 La Liga win over Elche.

Antoine Griezmann again scored twice as Atletico Madrid beat Elche 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday.

Raul Garcia was also on the scoresheet for the home side, who are now 10 games unbeaten in the league.

Elche, meanwhile, remain six points outside of the bottom three following their first defeat in three games.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed in Madrid.


Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann celebrates a goal with teammate Atletico Madrid's forward Fernando Torres during the Spanish league football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Real Sociedad de Futbol at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Mad© Getty Images

ATLETICO

Goal

Jan Oblak: Did not have an awful lot to do in terms of saves, but the Slovenian was very strong from high balls, and extremely calm and composed in possession of the ball. (6/10)

Defence

Jesus Gamez: Has worked his way into the first team in recent weeks and the Spaniard had another strong game here. Was up and down the right all evening in Madrid. (7/10)

Diego Godin: Has again been one of the best centre-backs in world football this season and the Uruguay international showed his talent with another classy and composed performance. (7/10)

Jose Gimenez: Just 22 years of age, but the centre-back already looks the real deal. Currently battling Miranda for a place alongside Godin in the biggest games of the season. (7/10)

Guilherme Siqueira: Set up a Griezmann chance with an excellent cross early in the second period, but injured himself in the process and was forced to leave the field of play. (6/10)

Midfield

Tiago: It is always a surprise when the Portuguese is not in the team despite his advancing years. So calm in possession of the ball and came close with a first-half header. (7/10)

Koke: Has taken on even more responsibility this season and the midfielder was again impressive here. Showed his excellent delivery from set pieces and always wanted possession. (7/10)

Gabi: Has been in-and-out of the team in recent weeks following a disappointing run of form, but the skipper returned here. Nice and composed, but not too much inspiration. (6/10)

Attack

Raul Garcia: Came close on a couple of occasions in the first period, before getting his name on the scoresheet just past the hour. A strong display from the versatile Spaniard. (7/10)

Fernando Torres: Worked his socks off in the final third, but it just would not happen for the Spaniard in front of goal. Helped create space for those around him though. (6/10)

Antoine Griezmann: Made it six goals in his last three league games with another brace. A real live-wire in the first period, before scoring both of his goals in the second. (8/10)

Substitutes

Juanfran: Thought that he had been given a rare night off, but was pressed into action early in the second period and the right-back set up Garcia for Atletico's second of the game. (7/10)

Saul Niguez: Also made a contribution from the bench as the midfielder, who replaced Garcia for the final 20 minutes, set up Griezmann for the Frenchman's second goal. (7/10)

Raul Jimenez: Won a couple of headers and looked lively late on. (6/10)


ELCHE

Goal

Przemyslaw Tyton: Made some really good saves in the first period, but the Polish international might feel that he should have done better for Atletico's first and second goal. (6/10)

Defence

Samu Martinez: On just his second-ever first-team appearance, the 21-year-old had a decent match. Was not offered much protection from his midfield, but made some crucial interceptions. (6/10)

Rafa Galvez: Injuries and suspensions led to Galvez making his La Liga debut for Elche and for such an inexperienced player, this would have been a good learning curve. Did not do much wrong. (6/10)

Enzo Roco: Formed part of what was an inexperienced Elche back four and no real blame can be attributed to the Chilean. Was not given much protection. (6/10)

Domingo Cisma: Got forward on a couple of occasions in the first period, but the left-back's delivery was disappointing. Struggled defensively in the second 45 minutes. (5/10)

Midfield

Garry Rodrigues: Capable of producing some excellent performances, but this was not one of them. Hardly featured in the first period and was eventually replaced by Alvaro Gimenez. (5/10)

Adrian Gonzalez: Had a decent chance to open the scoring after just 10 minutes, but the midfielder's effort just missed the post. Faded as the match developed in the capital. (6/10)

Pedro Mosquera: Alongside Adrian, the Spaniard was tasked with protecting his back four, but that did not really occur. Struggled to deal with the flow of pressure after the break. (5/10)

Faycal Fajr: Had plenty of chances to deliver from dangerous areas, but the attacker's quality was a little disappointing. Always prepared to take control of the ball though. (6/10)

Coro: Had licence to join Jonathas further forward and the Spaniard showed some nice touches in the first period. That said, he faded badly after the interval. (6/10)

Attack

Jonathas: Has a long list of admirers after impressing for a struggling team this season, but it did not really happen for the Brazilian here. Picked up a second-half booking and was replaced late on. (6/10)

Substitutes

Alvaro Gimenez: Replaced the ineffective Rodrigues for the final 20 minutes, but the 23-year-old found it difficult to make his mark such was Atletico's control at that stage of the game. (5/10)

Cristian Herrera: Entered moments after Atletico had scored their third goal and the forward had a good chance late on, but could not beat Oblak in the Atletico goal. (6/10)

Mario Arques: Came on in the 86th minute for his La Liga debut. (5/10)


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