ISTANBUL (AP) β France international Antoine Griezmann scored twice in the first half to help Atletico Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Galatasaray in their Champions League opener in Group C on Tuesday.
The 2014 finalists took the lead in the 18th minute when Griezmann guided a low cross from Juanfran past Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera with a precision first-time finish.
Griezmann struck again just seven minutes later, pouncing from close range after Diego Godin rose highest to nod Koke’s cross back into the danger zone.
Galatasaray piled on the pressure in the second half but failed to find a way through, while Atletico had chances to add a third on the break.
Benfica beat Astana 2-0 in the night’s other Group C game.
