Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego, scored once and set up another as Atletico Madrid secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comprehensive victory over Red Bull Salzburg.
With Atletico needing a win to guarantee their progression, 22-year-old Simeone scored his first Champions League goal in the fifth minute by shooting low into the far corner from the right side of the box.
Eight minutes later, the Argentina international – one of Simeone’s three sons who are all professional footballers – crossed for Antoine Griezmann to tap in Atletico’s second to effectively seal the result.
Griezmann was thwarted by the boot of Salzburg goalkeeper Alexander Schlager late in the first half but could not be denied a second time as he slotted low across Schlager in stoppage time.
Marcos Llorente drove in Atletico’s fourth in the 63rd minute before 19-year-old Adam Daghim struck home a spectacular consolation for Salzburg in stoppage time – his first Champions League goal.
After opening with a victory, the Spanish side lost their second and third games in this season’s competition, but have since won five consecutive matches.
A tricky path still awaits, however. Despite finishing the league stage in fifth spot, they will play one of Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Celtic in a mouthwatering last-16 tie.
Salzburg, already eliminated before their trip to Madrid, ended with seven defeats from eight and finished 34th.