La Liga; Atletic displaces Real Madrid from second place with five-star performance over Cadiz

Atletico Madrid put up a five-star performance which saw them move into second place, a point ahead of City rivals, Real Madrid. 

👀 @atletienglish have moved into 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 in the #LaLigaSantander standings!#TheFansGame | @socios pic.twitter.com/JlxXWSvRaP

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) May 3, 2023

Antoine Griezmann bagged a double with Morata also getting on the scoresheet as Diego Simeone’s men ran riot on Cadiz.

FT: #AtletiCádiz 5-1

⭐It was a 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 Atleti performance!#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/e0HCjuurd2

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) May 3, 2023

Atletico is 13 behind the leader, Barcelona, and though they have no chance of winning the league, finishing above Real, who seem to be struggling, would be great for brags on the streets of Madrid. 

HIGHLIGHTS: #AtletiCádiz 5-1

Atleti move up to second after whirlwind display!#LaLigaSantander | #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/7PjwWEn23w

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) May 3, 2023