The immense emotion of Antoine Griezmann, on the verge of tears

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By: Manu Tournoux

Antoine Griezmann went through all the emotions in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday evening against Real Madrid.

It’s a goal that will undoubtedly remain engraved in his memory for a long time. Author of a sublime achievement during the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup lost after extra time by Atlético Madrid against Real Madrid (5-3), Wednesday evening in Saudi Arabia, Antoine Griezmann became the only best scorer in the history of Colchoneros. With now 174 goals on the clock under the red and white tunic, the vice-captain of the Blues has overtaken the legend Luis Aragonés.

“For me it’s something incredible. It’s a matter of great pride. At half-time I felt a lot of emotion, but we had to get back into the match”declared Antoine Griezmann at the microphone of Movistar + after the meeting, ultimately lost at the end of overtime by the Matelassiers.

“I almost cried with happiness for the record”

And to add to the Spanish press: “I felt a lot of different emotions. Between the sadness of the lost match, and the joy of the goal. I almost cried with happiness for the record in the locker room at half-time, but I had to pull myself together to get back on the field. Next Thursday we will have the revenge at home in the Spanish Cup, with a full stadium. We look forward to it and there will be no excuses. »

Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid will meet next Thursday for a new derby, this time in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

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