Antoine Griezmann insists new-look Atletico Madrid power into new season

Atletico Madrid are on target for the 2025/26 La Liga marketing campaign on the again of a 2-0 win away at Newcastle United.

Los Rojiblancos have been compelled to work inside a decent timeframe on the again of their disappointing FIFA Membership World Cup marketing campaign.

Diego Simeone’s facet bowed out within the group phases along with his squad then heading off on a belated summer season break earlier than preseason.

With time of the essence, Simeone and his teaching employees have been working extra time to get the gamers prepared, they usually have loved an extended break than some rivals.

Actual Madrid are solely again in coaching a matter of days after they made it by means of to the semi finals of the newly expanded match.

After bringing in a number of recent faces, Simeone’s staff have struggled for fluidity, with defeat to Porto, and a draw in opposition to Rayo Vallecano – adopted by a 2-0 win at Newcastle United.

Griezmann prepared for 2025/26 problem

Antoine Griezmann scored for the second recreation operating, alongside one from Julian Alvarez on Tyneside, and the France star believes the break has made an enormous distinction to his preparation.

“We’re working very nicely. We didn’t have a lot time to get in form and it’s been very intense,” he stated.

“I really feel good. I wanted this relaxation, and with the folks taking care of me throughout preseason, I’ve been doing essential work and I’m positive it’ll assist me this season

“They’ve appeared to ease me into it little by little. We all know it’s troublesome to play for Atletico Madrid. We have now to assist the brand new gamers, they’ve acquired plenty of affection from the followers, and that may assist them really feel extra comfy.”

Their first recreation of the brand new La Liga season comes in opposition to Espanyol on August 17 earlier than a house tie in opposition to newly promoted Elche on August 23 and the ultimate recreation earlier than the September worldwide break is a visit to Alaves on August 30.