Griezmann soaking up last Atletico moments before 'joy' of Copa final
TL;DR
Antoine Griezmann is savoring his final moments with Atletico Madrid before leaving for Orlando City. He aims to win the Copa del Rey and possibly the Champions League before his departure.
Key points
- Griezmann is leaving Atletico Madrid for Orlando City.
- He aims to win the Copa del Rey and Champions League.
- Atletico reached the Champions League semi-finals.
- Griezmann is enjoying his last moments at the club.
- 'Back on earth' - Simeone said his team had their feet back on the ground after the high of knocking out five-time Champions League winners Barcelona. "We know how beautiful it is for any athlete to play in a final. Both the Real Sociedad boys and our players have a huge dream of winning. They'll give everything to achieve it," Simeone told reporters. "On Tuesday we played an important match, which put us in a very beautiful position, the Champions League semifinal. "That can lift you up, but now we're back down to earth -- the earth is what counts. And we're on the ground now. And we know the difficulties we're going to face." Atletico named midfielder Pablo Barrios in their squad for the game after a thigh injury which has kept him out since early March. "Pablo will be with us tomorrow and we hope he can help us if the team needs him," added Simeone. rbs/ea
Q&A
Why is Antoine Griezmann leaving Atletico Madrid?
Antoine Griezmann is leaving Atletico Madrid to join MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season.
What trophies does Griezmann hope to win before leaving Atletico?
Griezmann hopes to win the Copa del Rey and possibly the Champions League before his departure.
Who will Atletico Madrid face in the Copa del Rey final?
Atletico Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final.
What has Griezmann said about his emotions during his last weeks at Atletico?
Griezmann expressed that he is soaking in every moment and feels a mix of excitement and happiness as he approaches his last matches.
