By AFPMore by this AuthorMADRIDFrench striker Antoine Griezmann hit a hat-trick as Atletico Madrid thrashed Sevilla 5-2 on Sunday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona back to seven points. "It's good that we have several forwards who score goals, but the most important thing is the three points." Sevilla had plenty of chances with Colombian striker Luis Muriel seeing Atletico keeper Jan Oblak deny him with a smart save. Real are third, seven points behind Atletico and 14 back from Barcelona. Earlier on Sunday, Santi Mina scored both goals as Valencia defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 to stay firmly on course for the Champions League next season.

Source: Daily Nation February 26, 2018 08:15 UTC