Sevilla 2-5 Atletico: Griezmann treble keeps title race alive

Antoine Griezmann scored a hat-trick as Atletico Madrid beat Sevilla 5-2 to move back within seven points of Barcelona. 

Diego Costa opened the scoring for Diego Simeone’s side as they soared into a five-goal lead at the Sanchez Pizjuan. 

A brilliant effort from Griezmann doubled the visitors lead before the Frenchman scored from the penalty spot. 

Koke made it four before Griezmann completed his hat-trick in the 81st minute. 

There was a late flutter from Sevilla, though, with goals from Pablo Sarabia and Nolito. 

And there could have been a third when Jan Oblak fouled Sarabia, but no penalty was given. 

Atletico host Leganes in midweek before next weekend’s trip to Barça for a game which could get them right back in the title race. 

A win would move them within four points of Ernesto Valverde’s side (pending results in midweek) but a loss could see them fall 10 back.