Atletico Madrid beat Girona 1-0 in matchday 37 of LaLiga, with a goal from Ademola Lookman assisted by Antoine Griezmann. The match, played at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, served as a farewell for the French striker in front of his fans. The victory allows the Colchoneros to close in on Villarreal in the fight for third place, although the focus of the match was on the farewell of the 7.
The key play: high press and breaking run ⚽
The goal came from a recovery in the opponent's half, with Griezmann receiving between the lines and threading a pass into space for Lookman. The Nigerian, with a controlled touch inward, finished across the goal past the onrushing goalkeeper. Atletico applied suffocating pressure in the opening stages, forcing Girona into mistakes during build-up play. Simeone's setup prioritized quick transitions, with full-backs pushing forward and a mid-block that hindered the visitors' circulation.
Griezmann leaves, but delivers the farewell assist 🎭
The Frenchman said goodbye with an assist, like someone leaving a tip before leaving a bar. The fans chanted his name, though some were already calculating how much the club will save on his wages. Meanwhile, Girona wondered if the match was a league game or a tribute with an audience. The only clear thing is that Lookman, at least, took away a memory: a goal and the certainty that when Griezmann leaves, he always leaves some money in the account.