US EditionDeparting Griezmann back at Barca in search of Atletico grand finale
The 35-year-old forward wants one last trophy with Atlético Madrid before joining Orlando City at season's end.
- Antoine Griezmann returns to Camp Nou on Wednesday for a Champions League quarter-final clash, seeking a final major trophy with Atlético Madrid before his summer departure to Orlando City.
- Griezmann, Atlético's all-time top scorer with 211 goals, has not won a major trophy since 2018 and remains determined to capture the Champions League before departing. The club has lost two finals in 2014 and 2016.
- Barca coach Hansi Flick praised Griezmann last week, calling him a "maverick." Despite starting Saturday's 2-1 La Liga defeat to Barcelona, Griezmann may begin Wednesday on the bench as manager Diego Simeone manages his minutes.
- Striker Julian Alvarez, who joined from Manchester City for $108m in 2024, is likely to start at Camp Nou. The Argentine previously said "maybe yes, maybe no" about his future, fueling links to Barcelona.
- Diego Simeone, in his 14-year reign, seeks Atlético's first Champions League title after two final defeats. The team recently crushed Spurs 5-2 in the last 16, demonstrating the firepower needed for a breakthrough.
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Departing Griezmann back at Barca
Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico Madrid on the greatest of highs. Diego Simeone's side, defeated in the 2014 and 2016 finals, have never lifted the trophy and veteran forward Griezmann, who will move to MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season, has not won a trophy with A…
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Departing Griezmann back at Barca in search of Atletico grand finale
Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico Madrid on the greatest of highs.
Departing Antoine Griezmann Back At Barcelona In Search Of Atletico Grand Finale
Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico Madrid on the greatest of highs.
Griezmann eyes fairytale end against Barcelona
Antoine Griezmann’s Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico Madrid on the greatest of highs. Diego Simeone’s side, defeated in the 2014 and 2016 finals, have never lifted the trophy and veteran forward Griezmann, who will move to MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season, has not won a trophy with A…
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Antoine Griezmann’s Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico Madrid on the greatest of highs. Diego Simeone’s side, defeated in the 2014 and 2016 finals, have never lifted the trophy […] The post Departing Griezmann back at Barca in search of Atletico grand finale appeared first on Soccer America.
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