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Champions League: Atletico reach knockout stage with remarkable win at Porto

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December 7, 2021 FC Porto's Joao Mario in action with Atletico Madrid's Mario Hermoso and Yannick Carrasco REUTERS

Atletico Madrid snatched a place in the Champions League last 16 as they won 3-1 at Porto on Tuesday in a tense and ill-tempered game which saw both sides have a man sent off.

Antoine Griezmann put Atletico in front against the run of play in the 56th minute, bundling the ball into the net following a corner after the hosts had missed a glut of clear chances either side of the break.

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