Topics: La Liga, Atletico Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Antoine Griezmann
The French striker started the game on the bench, probably with his coach thinking about the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash vs Bayern Munich.

Rayo Vallecano was also giving Rayo Vallecano a hard time today, until Antoine Griezmann stepped up and delivered just one minute after being subbed on.

The French striker scored a crucial goal for Atlético Madrid earlier today, as Diego Simeone chose not to start his top guns against the Franjirrojo side. With Rayo Vallecano pressing the hosts, the Argentinean coach asked his assistant for a double substitution. As Griezmann and Torres came in, the French ace struck lightning with his left foot and drilled his shot into the back of the net.

Atlético has thrived thanks to their substitute players, which have contributed 16 goals this season. For Griezmann, this was his 20th goal, needing only one to equal his tally from last year.