Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Gameiro becoming unanimous choice in Atletico's attack (The Associated Press)

Atletico's Kevin Gameiro, left, scores his side's third goal from the penalty spot past Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno, center, during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid in Leverkusen, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Kevin Gameiro was playing so well for Atletico Madrid that even a teammate tried to keep him from being substituted. Gameiro helped Atletico to a convincing 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday, and Antoine Griezmann looked in awe when he noticed the substitution board go up with Gameiro's number on it. Clearly surprised, he tried to stop coach Diego Simeone from replacing his teammate, signaling to the bench and voicing his discontentment.


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