Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match between Sevilla FC and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla on February 25, 2018. Pic/ AFP

French striker Antoine Griezmann hit a hat-trick as Atletico Madrid thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona back to seven points. Yesterday's result was also a boost for Manchester United, who face Sevilla in the Champions League last 16 second leg next month after the two sides were locked 0-0 from the first game. "I'm very happy with the team's work, but a little less happy that we conceded two goals," said Griezmann. "It's good that we have several forwards who score goals, but the most important thing is the three points." Former Chelsea star Diego Costa grabbed the opener just before the half-hour mark after a farcical mix-up in the Sevilla defence.