Atlético Madrid triumph over Villarreal in tight match, Antoine Griezmann strikes winner, Simeone's tactics shine through.

The Spanish capital city has been transformed into a spectacle as Atlético Madrid defeated Villarreal on the pitch with a thrilling finish to a tight match.

Antoine Griezmann scored the winner in the 88th minute, his first goal for the club since January 2019, and it was a sensational display from the French striker.

Griezmann had already opened the scoring in the opening half-hour with a powerful header, but Villarreal levelled just before the hour mark when Juan Carlos Molina headed past goalkeeper Manuel Almunia from close range.

However, Atlético managed to hold onto the lead until the 88th minute, when Griezmann's strike came in from the right-wing corner.

He curled the ball home easily from a long-range effort, giving the crowd a massive cheer as he celebrated his hat-trick.

"It feels amazing," Griezmann said after the game. "It's something I've never achieved before."

Simeone's tactics shone through in this match as well. He kept the team focused throughout and made some key substitutions at crucial moments.

"His tactical approach is very important," said Valencia manager Josep Maria Bartomeu. "I think we needed to be more clinical than we were last week."

Despite losing to Villarreal, Atlético Madrid have been crowned champions of La Liga for the second time in their history. The victory against Villarreal will also cement Atlético's place as one of Europe's most successful clubs.

In conclusion, this match was a nail-biting thriller, but the result was worth it. Atlético Madrid proved once again that they can compete at the highest level, and Villarreal will need to do better next time out.