Atletico Madrid secured their first La Liga win of the season with an emphatic 3-0 victory against Girona at the Estadio Metropolitano. This dominant performance comes on the heels of a disappointing draw against Villarreal last weekend, refocusing Diego Simeone’s squad as they aim to assert themselves early in the campaign.

The hosts quickly took command of the match, with Antoine Griezmann opening the scoring in spectacular fashion by curling in a free kick in the first half. After the break, Marcos Llorente doubled the lead with a powerful strike, becoming the first midfielder since Diego Simeone in 1995 to score in the opening two matches of a La Liga season for Atletico.

Despite a spirited response from Girona, who sought to mount a late comeback, Atletico maintained control. Llorente played a crucial role in sealing the victory, assisting club captain Koke for a tidy finish, solidifying the win and illustrating the team's intent to challenge for top honors this season.

This victory not only adds crucial points to Atletico's tally but sends a clear message of their ambitions following a fourth-place finish last season. As the campaign progresses, they will aim to build on this momentum and reclaim their status among Spain's elite.