Atlético de Madrid: the strong return of Antoine Griezmann comes at the right time

It’s a performance that will do him a lot of good. Triple scorer yesterday with Atlético during the victory against Getafe (3-0, 36th day of Liga), Antoine Griezmann not only validated the qualification of his team for the next Champions League, but he also offered a nice dose of confidence. The Colchoneros striker only scored his 3rd, 4th and 5th goals in La Liga in 2024, complicated by an ankle injury in March.

A rare physical problem for him, which forced him to withdraw from 4 matches and to give up on the assembly of the France team. He then ended his incredible series of 84 consecutive matches with the Blues, a record which will be very difficult to beat. This setback was a little detrimental to him even if he returned in time to play in the round of 16 against Inter during which he was decisive. The native of Mâcon had more difficulty finishing the season.

A triple good for morale

This did not prevent him from obtaining the title of best French player abroad awarded by the UNFP but in Spain we noticed this physical counter-blow. A.S. even believed that his decline in influence was the main reason for this poor end to the season for the Colchoneros, unable to play for a title despite qualifying in the last four in the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. The Spanish press explained it by too much use of Griezmann in the first part of the season.

“After the match I asked him how he was and he told me very welldetailed Diego Simeone after the meeting in Getafe. That’s what it seemed to me too. He played well, beyond the goals, through his influence, his fluidity with the ball. At 33, the Frenchman is starting to feel the weight of the years but this regain of form and this forced break in March could ultimately benefit him in view of the Euro. His name will obviously be mentioned by Didier Deschamps this evening when his list is announced.