In the shadow of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, or even Girona, Atlético de Madrid is having a high-level start to the season. Sunday, the Colchoneros confirmed their good form by dismissing Villarreal (3-1). Yet behind by the score, Antoine Griezmann’s teammates will score three to finish, coming back to 6 points behind the leader, with a game in hand. The French playmaker, scorer against the Canaries, already has 8 goals in La Liga. But he is far from satisfied.
At the end of his contract in 2026, Antoine Griezmann is nevertheless putting pressure on his management to obtain an extension. Asked about Diego Simeone – who has just extended his contract until 2027 – after the meeting in the mixed zone, the former Real Sociedad player said: “he is the perfect coach for this club. Now it’s my turn.” The message has been sent, just to mark the history of Atlético a little more.
