Atlético confirmed their options to give Spain yet another UEFA Europa League championship, as Los Colchoneros banged their first goal against Sporting with less than a minute on the clock.
Koke took advantage of a massive mistake by the Portuguese defense, which lost the ball to Diego Costa in front of their own box. Costa paced the game to let Koke arrive unmarked to put the ball past Rui Patricio after just 22 seconds of playing time.
The Spaniard joined an elite list of scorers for Atlético that have scored inside the first minute of a game. Furthermore, he is now the proud scorer of Atlético's fastest goal in this tournament.
22 - Koke has scored the @atletienglish fastest goal in Europa League . Express pic.twitter.com/klpcXv8mbH
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 5, 2018
"Goals scored by Atlético inside one minute under Simeone."
Goles del Atlético de Simeone en el primer minuto:
— Pedro Martin (@pedritonumeros) April 5, 2018
15'' Óliver Torres (Betis 2013-14 Liga)
48'' Torres (Madrid 2014-15 Copa)
40'' Torres (Barça 2014-15 Copa)
39'' Griezmann (Málaga 2017-18 Liga)
22'' Koke (Sporting 2017-18 UEFA)
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