Griezmann scores again off the bench to give Atletico Madrid’ 2-1 win over Valencia

BARCELONA Spain AP Antoine Griezmann scored the winner after coming off the bench to help Atletico Madrid beat Valencia - Saturday and stay in touch with the La Liga front-runners Griezmann replaced Juli n lvarez with half an hour to go with Atletico leading after Koke Resurrecci n scored from a rebound in the th minute Lucas Beltr n pulled the visitors level in the rd with a shot from outside the area as the Argentine striker skirted past a defender and lashed a long strike just inside the post Griezmann restored the lead in the th at the Metropolitano Stadium when he used an exquisite control hooking down a long ball with the tip of his boot before he fired in the winner The -year-old Griezmann has taken a more limited role with Atletico this season but he is still proving to be decisive The former France star scored two goals as a substitute in a - win over Levante last month and also netted after coming on in the second half against Sevilla and Real Madrid His winner against Valencia increased his record haul for Atletico to career goals Fourth-placed Atletico was six points behind Barcelona before the leader hosted Osasuna later The loss for Valencia will increase the pressure on coach Carlos Corber n with the crew in th place just on the edge of the relegation zone AP soccer https apnews com hub soccer Source