Grizmann Guides Atletico Madrid to Bronze in Final Home Game
- May 17, 2026 | 22:41
Atletico Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Girona in their last home game of the season, which was from the penultimate round of La Liga. Meanwhile, Villarreal lost 0-2 to Rayo Vallecano, giving Atletico Madrid a chance to grab third place in the league. For this, Diego Simeone’s team must not lose in their final match against "the yellow submarine" in the last round.
This was also a farewell match for the local fans of the legend Antoine Grizmann, who is continuing his career with Orlando City in the American league. The 35-year-old French player led Atletico with the captain’s armband and managed to get the stadium on its feet, after providing the assist for the only goal scored by Ademola Lookman in the 21st minute.
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The prince is leaving with exactly 501 matches for Atletico on the books over ten seasons in two periods. In those matches, he scored 212 goals and provided 101 assists.
At the same time, the loss is bad news for Girona, as the Catalans have fallen into the relegation zone. They must win their last match against Elche at home to avoid relegation.
Grizman's departure leaves a huge void in Atletico's attack. Can Simeone find a replacement that can fill his shoes? This team needs a leader like Grizman to stay competitive at the top. What do you think, fans?