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Gameiro angered by substitution in Atletico win

The striker scored twice as the Spanish side defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in the Champions League, but was unhappy that he was taken off

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.

But he was taken off with 19 minutes remaining at BayArena, much to his frustration on Tuesday.

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