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Gameiro angered by substitution in Atletico win

Atletico Madrid forward Kevin Gameiro admitted he was "angry" after being substituted in his side's win over Bayer Leverkusen.

The France international set up a first-half goal for Antoine Griezmann and netted a 58th-minute penalty in Atletico's 4-2 victory in the Champions League last-16 opening leg.

"Yes, I was angry because you want to play the whole match when you're playing well," Gameiro said, via Marca.

"I was a little bit angry, but the most important thing is the team's victory.

"This is football, where the coach [Diego Simeone] decides and that's that."

"I feel good now physically and mentally," Gameiro said.

"We played a great game and scored four goals that are very important for the return leg."