… Griezmann’s farewell French forward Antoine Griezmann could not end his time at Atletico brandishing a trophy as he would have loved, but will still receive a warm goodbye from the club’s supporters this weekend. …
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Antoine Griezmann
Also known as: Former Barca striker
Antoine Griezmann — Atlético Madrid forward departing for MLS side Orlando City, featured in club's 2026 Copa del Rey and Champions League campaigns.
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- May 2026
… Atletico tried to ruin the party in the second half, but Gabriel Magalhaes made a last-ditch tackle on Simeone to avert a certain goal before David Raya repelled Antoine Griezmann’s blast. …
Saka ends Arsenal’s 20 year wait to reach Champions League final- April 2026
… The coach’s son, Giuliano Simeone, Marcos Llorente and Alexander Sorloth are dynamic, hard-hitting attackers, while even talented talisman Antoine Griezmann works his socks off. …
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal… Antoine Griezmann laid off the ball to him on the edge of the box and without much on, the Nigeria international spied a route to goal and drilled into the bottom corner. …
Real Sociedad secure Copa del Rey penalty triumph over Atletico… There was no time to celebrate downing the Catalans, even if Antoine Griezmann said he was craving “a cold beer”. …
God, destiny, Griezmann: Atletico target rare Copa del Rey success… Antoine Griezmann had a shot deflected wide as Atletico showed occasional flashes, mostly through enterprising winger Lookman, who gave Jules Kounde a difficult night. …
Atletico resist Barca to reach Champions League semis… Diego Simeone’s side, who have never won the competition, reached the 2014 and 2016 finals but were beaten by rivals Real Madrid on both occasions. “We have things to improve and learn from… we’re happy for the win but there’s a long way to go,” Atletico’s Antoine Griezmann told …
Atletico punish 10 man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie- March 2026
… Julian Alvarez netted twice for Diego Simeone’s side, with Marcos Llorente, Antoine Griezmann and Robin Le Normand also on target in the Spanish capital. …
Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmare- February 2026
… Ademola Lookman and Antoine Griezmann exchanged slick passes and the former cut the ball back for Sorloth to dispatch. …
Sorloth treble helps Atletico past Brugge into Champions League last 16… After an Eric Garcia own goal sent Diego Simeone’s side ahead early on, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez struck to give Atletico a landslide lead by half-time. …
Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi final first leg
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La Liga weekend preview: Griezmann farewell, relegation battle
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With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.
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Yesterday
La Liga weekend preview: Griezmann farewell, relegation battle
With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.
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Wednesday 6 May
Arsenal reaches Champions League final after 20 years
Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, with Bukayo Saka scoring late in the first half to send the team to the final in Budapest on May 30 for the first time since 2006.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 28 April
Atletico Madrid hosts Arsenal in Champions League semi-final
Atletico Madrid faces Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, seeking redemption after losing the Copa del Rey final to Real Madrid over a week ago. The club, which has never won Europe's premier competition, can take a first step towards a fourth final appearance under Diego Simeone.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 19 April
Real Sociedad wins Copa del Rey final on penalties against Atletico
Real Sociedad defeated Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Copa del Rey final in Seville, claiming the club's fourth title. The Basque side came from behind under coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, with goalkeeper Unai Marrero saving two penalties to secure victory.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
Atletico Madrid faces Real Sociedad in Copa del Rey final
Atletico Madrid plays Real Sociedad in Saturday's Copa del Rey final, seeking a rare trophy success under coach Diego Simeone. The match is particularly significant for Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann, 35, who is departing for MLS side Orlando City and hopes to leave with a farewell trophy.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 15 April
Atletico Madrid eliminates Barcelona, advances to Champions League semis
Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their Champions League quarterfinal tie, reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2017. Despite losing the second leg 2-1, Atletico's 2-0 first-leg advantage and Lookman's goal held firm as Barcelona finished with 10 men after Eric Garcia's red card.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 9 April
Atletico Madrid beats ten-man Barcelona in Champions League quarter-final
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored to give Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi sent off before half-time. Barcelona must stage a comeback in the second leg next Tuesday in Madrid to advance to the semi-finals.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 March
Atletico Madrid beats error-ridden Tottenham 5-2 in Champions League
Atletico Madrid dominated a mistake-filled Tottenham to win 5-2 in their Champions League last 16 first leg at the Metropolitano stadium. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky's early errors contributed to Atletico scoring four goals in 22 minutes, though Tottenham salvaged two goals to give themselves hope for the second leg.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 February
Sorloth's hat-trick carries Atletico into Champions League last 16
Alexander Sorloth scored three goals as Atletico Madrid defeated Club Brugge 4-1 to advance 7-4 on aggregate from the Champions League play-off round. Atletico will face either Liverpool or Tottenham in the last 16.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona 4-0 in Copa del Rey semi-final
Atletico Madrid overwhelmed Copa del Rey holders Barcelona with a 4-0 victory in their semi-final first leg, with goals from Eric Garcia (own goal), Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez giving them a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg at Camp Nou on March 3.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →