Griezmann's Hat-trick Secures Atletico Madrid's Champions League Berth

Atletico Madrid clinched a spot in the Champions League for the 12th consecutive season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Getafe in La Liga, fueled by Antoine Griezmann's hat-trick.

Inspired by the stellar performance of Griezmann, Atletico Madrid sealed their top-four finish, ensuring their participation in Europe's premier competition next season.

Griezmann's hat-trick propelled Atletico to victory at Getafe's Coliseum Alfonso Perez, with Diego Simeone's side now trailing Girona by two points in fourth place and leading Athletic Bilbao by 11 points in fifth place.

The triumph comes after a challenging season for Atletico, marked by setbacks in the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Athletic Bilbao and elimination from the Champions League quarter-finals by Borussia Dortmund.

Griezmann, who had struggled with form in recent La Liga outings, silenced doubters with his second hat-trick of the campaign, expressing gratitude to his teammates for their support.

Atletico's all-time leading goalscorer broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, capitalizing on Rodrigo De Paul's pass to beat Getafe goalkeeper David Soria.

The French forward doubled his tally before halftime, converting Angel Correa's pass despite initially being flagged offside, with the goal eventually confirmed after a VAR review.

Griezmann completed his hat-trick early in the second half, finishing off a swift Atletico move to secure the vital victory.

Manager Diego Simeone praised the team's collective effort, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess in securing the Champions League berth.

In other La Liga action, Celta Vigo staged a comeback win against Athletic Bilbao, while Cadiz's survival hopes remain slim despite a late victory over Sevilla.