Griez lightning electrifies Atletico's night

MADRID - Diego Simeone refused to be downhearted by Atletico Madrid's slim chances of making the Champions League last 16 after Antoine Griezmann returned to form with a stunning overhead kick and an assist for Kevin Gameiro to beat Roma 2-0 on Wednesday.

Twice finalist in the past four seasons, Simeone's side still requires a minor miracle in the final two games in Group C on Dec 5 to progress - needing to win at Chelsea and hope Roma drops points at home to bottom club Qarabag.

"There is still one game to go and until the 90 minutes are over, we can't think negatively," said Simeone.