Griezmann now has 29 goals this season, although it was Gabi's late strike that sealed the victory. Atletico's triumph comes after agonising defeats to Real Madrid in the Champions League finals of 2014 and 2016. They had previously won the Europa League in 2010 and again in 2012, the latter coming just six months after Diego Simeone's appointment as coach. - Marseille's regrets -Atletico were the favourites against a Marseille side whose continental campaign had begun in the third qualifying round last July. The Cameroonian's attempt at a touch was awful, and Gabi pounced on the loose ball, sending Griezmann through to finish.

Source: Bangkok Post May 17, 2018 00:45 UTC