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MADRID (AP) \u2014 Antoine Griezmann made the most of Wednesday’s final home match against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid in the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Although Griezmann failed to score despite having a number of good chances, he led Atl\u00e9tico’s attack alongside Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez and was named the match’s man of the match at the end of the match. 1-1 draw with Arsenal<\/span> in the first leg of the semi-finals.<\/p>\n“It’s a shame that we couldn’t find the back of the net,” Griezmann said. Joins MLS club Orlando City<\/span> This summer. “But it will definitely happen in the second leg. We all gave a great effort.”<\/p>\nGriezmann’s best chance at the Metropolitano Stadium came in the second half with a shot that hit the crossbar. He also came close to scoring with a shot from inside the area.<\/p>\n
Griezmann, 35, missed a penalty in Atletico’s 2016 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
“We want to reach the final,” Griezmann said. “It’s my dream. I’ve been preparing a lot for this match and the one in London. I’d like to get to the final if possible.”<\/p>\n
The French playmaker said Atl\u00e9tico deserved a better result after improving in the second half at the Metropolitano.<\/p>\n
“The bad play in the first half hurt a little bit,” Griezmann said. “We tweaked some things tactically towards the second half and were able to apply better pressure and make better movements. It also helped that the fans kept pushing us.”<\/p>\n
Griezmann of Atl\u00e9tico All-time leading scorer<\/span> This season, however, his minutes have been managed by manager Diego Simeone. He spent 10 seasons with Atl\u00e9tico. He also played for Real Sociedad and Barcelona.<\/p>\nAtl\u00e9tico midfielder Koke Resurreci\u00f3n said: “We all want to reach the final and we hope that the match in London will not be Griezmann’s last in this competition.”<\/p>\n
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