Griezmann: Atlético are ‘fired up’ for Barça tie in Champions League

Atletico Madrid's French forward #07 Antoine Griezmann attends a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League quarter final football match against FC Barcelona at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona, on April 7, 2026. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann was the player selected to face the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against his former club Barcelona, and he spoke openly when asked to respond to Diego Simeone’s words about his player. 🚨🥹 Diego Simeone, trying to hold back his tears, shows his appreciation for Antoine Griezmann: "Before asking all the questions that were planned, I wanted, both from my perspective as a coach and as an Atlético de Madrid fan, to take this opportunity, being here today in a… pic.

twitter. com/Hh7qua2KkB — Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) April 7, 2026 “To open my heart, I need to be with my children and my wife, and with Cholo and his family. That’s how I’ll be able to truly open up,” Griezmann said.

“But yes, I owe him so much. I’ve reached a level in football I never imagined. “Firstly, thanks to Real Sociedad, and then to Cholo, who through his work has made me see many things and taught me a great deal, and on a personal level, I admire him and love him,” he continued.

“It is an honour, a source of pride and a pleasure to play for him. ” Griezmann on how close he was to moving to Orlando in March “Obviously, at the start in September, it was a bit more difficult to manage (the reduction in minutes). In the end, with the squad we have, and with my family at home, we’ve been working on it, looking for what Cholo needed.