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Griezmann's Final Atletico CL Home Game Before Orlando Transfer

4/29/2026

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Griezmann's Farewell

Antoine Griezmann will play his final Champions League home match for Atletico before joining Orlando City.
He departs as Atletico’s all-time top scorer with 212 goals in 494 games.
Griezmann helped Atletico beat Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-finals.
Koke said Griezmann’s farewell adds motivation for the May 5, 2026 semi-final first leg against Arsenal.
His March 24, 2026 transfer to Orlando City will wait until the season ends.

Summary

Griezmann Rejects Arsenal

Antoine Griezmann told Arsenal to “forget it” after a failed transfer left him furious.
Arsenal’s interest in Griezmann at Real Sociedad under Arsène Wenger later turned into indecision that made him feel betrayed.
When his agent Eric said Arsenal were interested again, Griezmann replied, “Forget it, after the blow they gave us.”
He has repeatedly said he will never join Arsenal, seeking retribution at the semi-final in Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

History

Historical Context

Luis Figo’s controversial July 2000 transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid for €60 million epitomized Florentino Pérez’s first galáctico era, sparking fan fury and a sharp drop in Barcelona’s ticket sales. Griezmann’s 2026 exit from Atlético Madrid echoes that pattern, showing how high-profile Spanish moves continue to reshape club identities and rivalry dynamics.

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Griezmann's Farewell

Antoine Griezmann will play his final Champions League home match for Atletico before joining Orlando City.
He departs as Atletico’s all-time top scorer with 212 goals in 494 games.
Griezmann helped Atletico beat Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-finals.
Koke said Griezmann’s farewell adds motivation for the May 5, 2026 semi-final first leg against Arsenal.
His March 24, 2026 transfer to Orlando City will wait until the season ends.

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