Atletico Madrid ultimately secured a straightforward victory at Monaco in their Champions League opener, winning 2-1 despite falling behind.
Diego Costa and Jose Gimenez did the damage as Atletico Madrid came from behind to begin their Champions League Group A campaign with a 2-1 win at Monaco.
Atletico have been disappointing in LaLiga and again looked susceptible at the back in the first half.
A couple of mistakes in quick succession ruined Atletico’s positive start to the game. Nonetheless, the superior visitors deservedly went into the break ahead thanks to Costa and Gimenez.
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However, that lead never looked in danger after the restart, as Atletico enjoyed complete control of the midfield and saw out the win.
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