In the opening match of a new round of UEFA Champions League action, Atlético de Madrid traveled to Sparta Praha for a crucial game in their bid to qualify for the knockout stage. The team took the lead with a stunning free-kick goal by Julián Álvarez, capitalizing on a mistake by the opposing goalkeeper. Marcos Llorente doubled the advantage before halftime, and Álvarez scored his second early in the second half. Antoine Griezmann added a fourth, and Ángel Correa netted a brace in the final minutes. With this commanding victory, Atlético de Madrid is now closing in on the top eight spots in the table, which would guarantee them direct qualification to the Champions League round of 16.
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