Griezmann Hopes for 'Spectacular' Atletico Madrid Farewell in Champions League Semis
French striker Antoine Griezmann wants to end his time at Atletico Madrid with something special after helping the team reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in nearly 10 years. He's leaving for Orlando City at the end of this season.
Antoine Griezmann is on a mission to make his final season at Atletico Madrid unforgettable. The French striker helped his Spanish club reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in almost a decade.
The record-breaking scorer announced he's leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of this season to join Orlando City in Major League Soccer. But first, he wants to give fans something to remember.
"I hope I can help my teammates to do something beautiful this season, something historical," Griezmann said after Atletico knocked out Barcelona from the competition.
Atletico Madrid hasn't been this close to European soccer's biggest prize in years. The team last reached the Champions League semifinals in 2017, when they lost to Real Madrid.
For Griezmann, this represents his final shot at Champions League glory with the club where he became a star. The 33-year-old has been Atletico's top scorer and wants to cap off his career in Spain with a trophy.
This could be one of soccer's biggest stars' last chance at European glory before moving to Major League Soccer. Atletico Madrid fans are watching their record-breaking scorer try to deliver a historic trophy in his farewell tour.
Atletico Madrid's Champions League semifinal match is scheduled for Saturday.
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