Author of a double and his 200th goal in the jersey of Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, Antoine Griezmann received the tribute from Diego Simeone, who notably underlined the evolution of the Mâconnais.
Long dying at the start of the season, Antoine Griezmann has found his superb. Already a scorer, Saturday, during spectacular victory of the Colchoneros in the Madrid derby against Real Madrid, the tricolor world champion confirmed his return to the foreground by scoring a double on Tuesday, against the Eintracht Frankfurt.
And his first goal scored just before the break against the Germans is indeed 200e Registered under Madrid colors. Already top scorer in the history of the club, the native of Mâcon has entered the legend of the Colchoneros. The public of the Metropolitano was not mistaken and reserved an ovation in him while he brandished a white and red jersey flocked in the number of his achievements.
Antoine Griezmann, who also reached 50 goals on the European scene, obviously did not shift his pleasure at the end of the meeting. “I feel a lot of joy. I am very proud to reach this figure. It asked me for a lot of effort, but with work, with my wife at home and my children who are of great help, we were able to achieve it all together ”, He thus commented at the microphone of Movistar.
Antoine Griezmann, the tribute of Diego Simeone
The Frenchman was also entitled to a full tribute from Diego Simeone, obviously all smiles after the quiet success of his troops (5-1). “I am grateful to Antoine and the time he spent at Atletico Madrid. Not to mention his 200 goals, which is crazy. I remember when he arrived, a little left winger. We encouraged him to exploit his best assets, his speed, his head game, his left foot, his game in one against one, as a second attacker, he grew up to the point of becoming world champion “he commented.
“It has always been a reference in all areas, whether by its efforts, its work or the joy it brings to the group, he continued. Today, the recognition of our audience is completely deserved for what Antoine brings us. Talent has no age. »»
