Without Griezmann, Atlético is dark

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By: Manu Tournoux

Without Griezmann, Atlético is dark

Athletic Bilbao qualified for the Copa del Rey final this Thursday evening by outclassing Atlético de Madrid without Griezmann.

Surprised two weeks ago at home by Athletic (0-1), Atlético was unable to turn things around in Bilbao this Thursday in the semi-final second leg of the Spanish Cup.

Swept 3-0 on goals from the Williams brothers, Inaki (13e) and Nico (42e), and a production by Guruzeta (61e), the Colchoneros were unable to compete with their Basque counterparts, who thus joined Mallorca in the final, who defeated Real Sociedad the day before.

An absence that weighs

This evening, the absence of Griezmann was glaring for Simeone’s team. Since his exit due to injury – a sprained ankle – against Inter in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League, Atlético conceded a goal and lost this match against the Nerazzurri (1-0); then the Matelassiers were held to a draw by Almeria in La Liga last weekend (2-2). Before the shipwreck of the day…

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.