Antoine Griezmann remains one of the most important players for Atlético de Madrid and for Diego Pablo Simeone today. The striker is essential in the attacking play of the colchoneros thanks to his quality and his leadership on the pitch, being able to lead the offensive line. Griezmann is a living legend of an Atlético de Madrid that hopes to continue enjoying its star for a few more years before separating their paths definitively.
In an interview with Movistar, Griezmann spoke openly about how he sees the club at present and about the expectations for this exciting 2024/25 season. The Frenchman is aware of the significant financial effort made by the club this summer to be able to put together a team that will return Atlético to the top after many years. At the expense of being able to help Atlético return to glory at the end of the season, Griezmann was blunt when talking about the team's situation.
Griezmann analyses the situation at Atlético
The Frenchman was blunt when talking about the investment made by Atlético this summer, stating that 'the club has made the efforts to win something', thanking the money invested in star signings. 'We still have a long way to go to become a favourite for any title', said Griezmann , aware of the size of the squad that Atlético has this year. Diego Pablo Simeone 's men have in their ranks several of the best players on the planet, enjoying a huge squad to keep up with the high pace of competition.
And this possibility of rotations, given the length of the calendar this season, is essential for an Atlético de Madrid that used to go with what they had last season. Cholo 's men have a large squad full of talent, an essential formula to be able to be candidates to win titles this year. Willing to show everyone that Atlético de Madrid has a team to fight in every competition, Simeone 's men will give their all in every match.
The derby, the first test of fire
Although they have already got rid of their always difficult rivals, especially in their respective fiefdoms, the colchoneros know that tonight is not just another game. The Madrid derby always involves much more than football, a high-tension rivalry between two clubs and two fan bases that compete to win the honour of the capital of Spain.Atlético and Real Madrid face each other tonight at the Metropolitano in a duel in which sparks will fly and in which emotion and tension will come to the fore.
Time to prove it
If Atlético are able to overcome the adversity and headwinds that always come with hosting Real Madrid , Simeone 's men will prove that they are a tough nut to crack. Many people believe that the championship will be decided between the Madrid-Barcelona duo, something that Atlético wants to nip in the bud by making a statement at home tonight. With second place within reach, as well as being able to stay three points behind FC Barcelona , Atlético is determined to show its rival who is in charge in the capital.