Atletico Madrid star leading Europe from the bench

Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann is enjoying a distinct function this season, however continues to be a key contributor for Diego Simeone. It was a sluggish begin for the Frenchman, however might arguably be described as their kind participant now.

The 34-year-old, for the primary time shortly is now now not a assured starter, with Simeone usually choosing Julian Alvarez alongside considered one of Alexander Sorloth or Alex Baena. But from the bench, Griezmann has grow to be an efficient super-sub.

Griezmann leads high 5 European leagues off the bench

In line with Marca, Griezmann has extra objectives off the bench than another participant within the high 5 European leagues. Six occasions Griezmann has joined the motion late solely to get on the scoresheet, a part of a complete of 9 objectives and one help throughout all competitions. It makes him Atletico’s second-top goalscorer this season, behind solely Julian Alvarez with 11 strikes.

That’s regardless of simply 1,018 minutes on the pitch, much less that Alexander Sorloth (5 objectives), whereas Alvarez has performed 1,774 minutes.

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Fifth in all-time Atletico Madrid appearances

It isn’t the one milestone to his title this season, having now grow to be joint-Fifth on Atletico’s all-time look checklist. His 470th got here of their 3-0 win over Girona final weekend, wherein the Frenchman netted their third in stoppage time, equalling Enrique Collar. Forward of him lie solely Tomas Renones (483), Jan Oblak (517), Adelardo (553) and present captain Koke Resurreccion (704).

Griezmann’s contribution this season

Following Griezmann’s winner towards Valencia earlier in December, supervisor Diego Simeone spoke in glowing phrases about his function with the squad to Into the Calderon.

“I’m not shocked as a result of star gamers by no means trigger issues. Within the historical past of groups, star gamers, actual star gamers, don’t trigger issues.”

“They perceive their place, they know that the years have handed, they know that they’ve a distinct place, they settle for why they’re within the squad and, past the truth that they need to play, it’s regular that they need to play each sport, they provide their all, as Antoine Griezmann and, on this case, Koke are exhibiting as we speak.”