Atlético Madrid star sets unwanted club record in Real Betis clash | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid star José María Giménez has on Sunday etched his name into the history books of the club, for an altogether unwanted reason.

This comes owing to his contributions in Atlético’s La Liga meeting with Real Betis.

Diego Simeone’s troops are currently locked in action, eyeing a return to winning ways after being put to the sword in concerning fashion on the continent in midweek.

As things stand with 45 minutes on the clock at the Estadio Benito Villamarín, however, the Rojiblancos find themselves trailing once more.

This comes after the aforementioned José María Giménez put through his own net, inside the opening four minutes.

And, in the process, the Uruguayan made history…

As revealed by statisticians Opta:

‘José María Giménez’s own goal against Real Betis – at three minutes, 15 seconds – is the earliest own goal conceded by Atlético de Madrid in LaLiga in the entire 21st century.’

Conor Laird – GSFN