Thomas Partey features as Atletico Madrid pip Espanyol

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April 22, 2017 9:08 PM

Atletico Madrid recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Espanyol courtesy of an Antoine Griezmann strike in the second half

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Antoine Griezmann’s second half goal proved the difference as Thomas Teye Partey's Atletico Madrid tightened their grip on third place in La Liga with a narrow 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Diego Simeone’s side were made to work for the victory, with the hosts dominating large swathes of possession. However, they struggled to create much in the way of goalscoring opportunities despite the best efforts of on loan Valencia playmaker Pablo Piatti.

Only one change was made from the lineup that faced Leicester City in the Champions League during the week, and there were signs of weariness in Atletico Madrid’s performance at the RCDE Stadium.

But Griezmann gave the visitors three points with a side-footed volley after 73 minutes, beating goalkeeper Diego Lopez at his near post. Espanyol pressed to find an equaliser, but Atleti held on for the win to strengthen their position in third place behind leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona head of Sunday’s Clasico.

Partey came on in the 46th minute for Fernando Torres.

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