And when Jakub Blaszczykowski stretched their lead four minutes after the break from a pass by defender Mats Hummels itlookedallover a victory for the men in yellow.
Atletico equalized through Sergio Aguero in the 56th minute, but when Eidur Gudjohnsen played in Henry for his 14th of the season to give the visitors a 3-2 advantage itlookedallover.
When Eoin Bradley scored the point of the game in 56th minute itlookedallover for Bellaghy but they dug deep and Eoghan Brown from a free and Gavin Diamond earned them a deserved draw in a hard-fought encounter.
Sunderland emerged for the second half in positive mood, but it was the home side who looked the more dangerous, with Juninho and Deane firing over as their side opted for all-out attack.