MADRID, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- The final round of the group stage of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League continued on the 13th. In Group E, Spanish side Atletico Madrid defeated Serie A powerhouse Lazio 2-0 at home to top the group.
Atletico Madrid face Lazio at the Metropolitano Stadium in this round. Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored a goal each to secure all three points at home. With this victory, the "Sheets Army" won 4 wins and 2 draws and accumulated 14 points to take the top spot in the group standings, while Lazio finished second in the group with 10 points, joining Atletico Madrid in qualifying.
Just six minutes into the game, Atletico opened up the situation, Lino dribbled into the left side of the penalty area and knocked back, Griezmann fired a low shot into the net near the penalty spot, 1:0. In the 38th minute, Atletico had a chance to extend their lead, but Hermoso's goal was cancelled for offside.
In the second half, Atletico Madrid made another effort in the 51st minute, and after Lino cooperated with Depay on the left side of the penalty area, he swept the top right corner of the goal, 2:0. In the 74th minute, Morata's unguarded shot swept past the goal and failed to change the score again.
In the other Group E match of the day, Scottish side Celtic beat Dutch side Feyenoord 2-1 at home to end their Champions League campaign. (ENDS).