Times are hard for Antoine Griezmann. Again put on the replacement bench this Thursday evening, the 34-year-old French spent a complicated evening in Osasuna, where Atlético Madrid lost (2-0), on behalf of the 36e Liga day.
The Colchoneros conceded the opening of the score in the first period following a head of Alejandro Catena (1-0, 25e). And then they knew all the sorrows of the world to be dangerous, and when they were, the men of Diego Simeone can prove clumsiness.
The Argentinian technician tried to inject fresh blood shortly after the time of play with the entries in the game of Angel Correa, Conor Gallagher and finally Antoine Griezmann. The 2018 world champion did not weigh in the debates, and even saw his team take a new blow behind the head.
Atlético has not yet secured its place on the podium
Indeed, Osasuna was able to double the bet thanks to a new head, this time of Ante Budimir (2-0, 84e). A goal synonymous with prestige victory for the Basques, who can always dream of a qualification for a European Cup two days before the end of this season of Liga.
For its part, Atlético will still have to garner at least one point to secure its place in the Top 4. For the podium, the mattresses could see the Athletic Bilbao return to three lengths in case of success of the Basques in Getafe this Thursday (9:30 p.m.).
