While Antoine Griezmann is still celebrating with a classy performance that helped Atletico Madrid win the Europa League. The press talked about his ability to join Barcelona this summer.
Atletico Madrid beat Marseille 3-0 convincingly to win the championship. The championship was the first major title for Antoine Griezmann and Jan Oblak, and also the last major title Fernando Torres won in Atletico Madrid.
Antoine Griezmann’s performance in a big game could not have been better. He not only scored a brace but also indirectly participated in Gabi’s 3-0 goal.
Even the first goal Griezmann indirectly contributed to Marseille losing the ball at home. That’s when the French striker approached goalkeeper Steve Mandanda. He was the one who had a pass blocked by Andre Zambo Anguissa that led to Atletico’s opener.
Marca not only praised Griezmann, but also pointed out that in the three Europa League finals of Atletico Madrid. They had 3 strikers each making a brace.
Journalist Luis Alberto Diaz wrote: “Diego Simeone has a special talent that turns his strikers into destroyers in matches like this.”
Marca’s Jaime Rincon has a special article for Fernando Torres, who is about to break up Atletico. “The son of the club waited 17 years to win a big title with the place that made his career. Playing just 2 minutes in the final, Torres still deserved the championship trophy when carrying the club from Segunda to La Liga, brought rare joys during difficult years, “Rincon wrote.
Wilson compared Atletico to a poorer version of Fabio Capello’s AC Milan in the 1990s. He thinks Milan is richer and has more offensive stars than Diego Simeone’s Atletico.
The city of Barcelona is waiting for Antoine Griezmann to join Barca and after the final, Sport newspaper wrote: “When all the signs showed that Griezmann will leave Wanda, I gave the fans the best parting gift possible.” . This sheet scores players and gives Griezmann the highest score of 10.