Scorer at the very end of the match during Atlético de Madrid's defeat against Real Madrid (5-2) on September 27, then doubly decisive (a goal and an assist) against Frankfurt in the Champions League three days later, Antoine Griezmann has since returned to the ranks. “Grizi”, 34, was once again disappointing with the Colchoneros, as when he visited Osasuna 10 days ago. The 1-0 victory, thanks to Thiago Almada, placed the “Cholo” team back in the top 5 of La Liga.
Logically, Diego Simeone did not line up his favorite number 7 for the Champions League clash against Arsenal (4-0) on Tuesday. The visitors to the Emirates Stadium foundered in the second half (Gabriel opened the scoring from a corner in the 57th minute) and the entry of “Grizi”, in the 72nd, came just after the express double scored by Viktor Gyökeres (67th and 70th).
Antoine Griezmann should also not start the last poster of the 10th day of La Liga between Real Betis and Atlético, two teams tied for 5th place in the standings. Victory is therefore crucial and would allow Espanyol (who have won five matches this season) to steal 4th place.
Griezmann out of offensive equation
After the unsuccessful association between Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth, the Norwegian center forward being transparent in the game, Diego Simeone worked an attacking duo with Julian Alvarez up front and Alex Baena in support. This eleven full of wisps, with Giuliano Simeone and Nicolas Gonzalez on the wings, will perhaps be more comfortable in the construction of the game.
Atlético will try to deceive former Marseillais Pau Lopez, the goalkeeper of the Andalusian team. Real Betis is led by an attacking trio Antony-Cucho Hernandez-Abde Ezzalzouli who hope to undermine Atlético's defense this Monday evening (kick-off 9 p.m., live in France on beIN Sports 1).
