Griezmann ’eager’ to play first Copa del Rey final with Atlético

SEVILLA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid attends during press conference before the Final Copa de Rey, football match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Sociedad at La Cartuja Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images Ahead of a Copa del Rey final against his former club Real Sociedad, Antoine Griezmann looked to calm the hype around what could be his last shot at silverware as an Atlético de Madrid player. “I don’t think about whether it’s the last one or not,” Griezmann insisted.

“I just focus on the fact that it’s a very important match. “It’s a final that very few players get to play in, so it’s a huge joy, a source of pride,” the forward continued. “I’m just looking forward to being out there tomorrow and performing at the level we all expect.

” Antoine Griezmann on how he’s feeling “I’m really excited, eager, and happy. I don’t know, I’m just so happy to be playing in a final. I feel ready to take on a tough match where we’ll have to give it our all on the field.

” Griezmann on the efforts of Tuesday night “The fact that we made it to the semifinals makes you forget all the effort and fatigue. I sense that everyone is very confident, happy, and eager to train and compete tomorrow. ” Griezmann on what he expects from Real Sociedad “Since the new coach arrived, they’ve changed quite a bit: fast play, through balls… I’m really enjoying (Gonçalo) Guedes’ season; I’d already seen him at Valencia, and now you can see him enjoying himself.