2023-05-04 08:37:06
Once again decisive against Cadiz on Wednesday in La Liga (5-1), Antoine Griezmann has had a string of attractive matches with Atlético de Madrid in recent months. In full confidence, the striker of the France team takes a lot of pleasure on the ground. And he savors his newfound success.
Simply irresistible. Antoine Griezmann has been walking on water for a few weeks in La Liga. The Atlético de Madrid striker has a string of attractive outings and high-flying performances. Alongside Alvaro Morata, the French team manager seems more fulfilled than ever, like his double against Cadiz on Wednesday at Civitas Metropolitano (5-1). In a less defensive team than in the past, “Grizou” wanders on the other side of the Pyrenees, with or without the ball. And multiplies class gestures. In 43 appearances this season, he has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists (in all competitions). A double double, in NBA parlance.
“Many in Spain think that Griezmann has never been so strong, because he has never had so much fun. He is happy on the pitch, testifies Frédéric Hermel, our Spanish football expert. He always does the job defensively, but without feeling like you have to do it all the time. He projects a lot more, he scores more goals and makes more assists.”
“I’m trying to become a legend”
Best passer in the championship (12), ahead of Vinicius Jr and Mikel Merino (9), Antoine Griezmann expressed his happiness at DAZN’s microphone after the card against Cadiz, during which he opened the scoring very quickly (2nd): “They don’t didn’t give me the best player of the month trophy for April, so I was a little angry, and it showed in the first few minutes (laughs). I’m really enjoying it. Score five goals while playing so, it’s great, we have to continue like this.”
With now 110 goals in the jersey of Atlético, the native of Mâcon (Saône-et-Loire) has joined José Eulogio Garate as the fourth top scorer in the history of the Madrid club in La Liga (he is third in all competitions , with 155). “Garate is a club legend and that’s what I’m trying to become, explains Griezmann. To be remembered for many years. It’s a goal and I hope to achieve it.”
Atlético’s impressive streak
Returned to the Colchoneros two years ago, after a difficult experience at FC Barcelona, the French international (118 caps, 43 goals) is under contract until 2026, since his final transfer formalized last October (20 million euros). euros). After a disappointing start to the year, he took advantage of the 2022 World Cup to find the light in Qatar, being one of the most brilliant players of the tournament (despite his failed final against Argentina). And he continued his momentum in the club.
In the wake of its number 8, which sports a more or less pink dye, Atlético is having a great start to the year. Diego Simeone’s team, under fire after their elimination in the first round of the Champions League in the fall (having finished last in their group), are the most successful in La Liga in 2023.
In their last 13 games, the Colchoneros have won 11 times, for 1 draw (1-1 at Real Madrid) and a defeat (1-0 at Barça). With several demonstrations, against Sevilla FC (6-1), Valencia (3-0) or at Real Valladolid (2-5). A series that allows them to occupy 2nd place in the standings, with 1 point ahead of Real, five days from the end. Without however endangering Barça, which is 13 points ahead. Griezmann and his family now have an appointment in Elche on Sunday (4:15 p.m.) to consolidate their place as dolphin. And prolong the pleasure.
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