Antoine Griezmann has broken Lionel Messi's record for most LaLiga appearances by a non-Spanish player. Griezmann achieved this milestone during Atletico Madrid's 1-1 draw against Espanyol, making his 521st LaLiga appearance. Messi had held the record with 520 appearances.
Griezmann's journey to breaking this record began at Real Sociedad, where he made his senior debut in 2009. He played a crucial role in the team's promotion to LaLiga and eventually joined Atletico Madrid in 2014. After a brief stint at Barcelona, Griezmann returned to Atletico Madrid and has continued to impress.
Griezmann is now ninth on LaLiga's all-time appearance list and is closing in on other landmarks. He is two goals away from reaching 200 in LaLiga, which would make him the sixth non-Spanish player to achieve this milestone.
Griezmann's rise to the top of Spanish football is a testament to his dedication and consistency. From his early days at Real Sociedad to his current success at Atletico Madrid, Griezmann has established himself as one of the greatest players in LaLiga history.
With 308 appearances for Atletico Madrid, Griezmann is also the club's all-time top scorer, having netted 174 goals. His impressive form has helped Atletico Madrid remain a top contender in LaLiga, and he continues to be a key player for the team.
As Griezmann celebrates this milestone, he is also looking to achieve more success with Atletico Madrid. With his sights set on winning another LaLiga title, Griezmann will continue to be a driving force behind the team's success.
Jan Oblak Laments Lack of Consistency as Atletico Madrid's Title Hopes Fade
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak expressed his disappointment after his team was held to a 1-1 draw by Espanyol, a result that has significantly dented their LaLiga title hopes. Atleti are now six points behind leaders Barcelona, having gone three matches without a win in the league.
Oblak's concerns about his team's consistency were evident, stating, "Two important points have slipped away. It's a strange moment, a difficult moment that we're not able to win. We are not having the necessary consistency to be able to fight for LaLiga."
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone shared Oblak's frustrations, particularly with the penalty conceded by Clement Lenglet's challenge on Leandro Cabrera, which led to Espanyol's equalizer. "The draw was fair," Simeone said. "We controlled the game better in the first half, we were doing well, we had good control of it. The penalty came from an isolated play, and they scored the goal, and the game went into a different territory."
Simeone acknowledged that his team is experiencing a difficult period, saying, "We know that in the season, there are good moments, regular ones, bad ones. You have to know how to get through them and compete until the end."
Atletico Madrid will look to bounce back when they host Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals next week. Simeone emphasized the importance of the upcoming match, stating, "We have a very nice game on Wednesday, and we hope to put all our energy and ability into playing a great game."Hi
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