Griezmann: «Buzzing for this final, I’m ready, we must give it all» | OneFootball

The business end of the season is approaching, along with the matches every player wants to play, and Antoine Griezmann is going to play one of them: the Copa del Rey final between Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad. The French forward joined Simeone at the press conference ahead of this final, which will be played tomorrow, April 18, at La Cartuja Stadium.

FEELINGS AHEAD OF THE FINAL

“A lot of excitement, eagerness, joy. I’m very happy to be playing this final, I’m ready and it’s going to be difficult, we’ll have to give it everything.”

THE TEAM’S PHYSICAL CONDITION

“The fact that we made it to the semifinals makes you forget the effort and the fatigue. I can see that the players are eager and happy to train and, tomorrow, to compete.”

LAST FINAL AS A ROJIBLANCO

“I’m not thinking about whether it will be the last, only that it’s a very important match, a final that very few players get to play. It’s an immense joy, a source of pride, and all I want is to be there tomorrow and perform at the level we all expect.”

REAL SOCIEDAD’S FORM

“Since the new coach arrived, they’ve changed quite a bit: quick play and lots of passes through the middle. I’m liking Guedes, he looks like he’s enjoying himself, he’s a key piece for them. And from my team, I expect us to be well organized in attack and defense. To make it a difficult match for Real.”

MESSAGE TO THE FANS

“I want to thank them for everything they’ve given us all year, they always give us a push in difficult moments. We saw it on Tuesday against Barca, how they were behind us, pushing us on. Tomorrow is a beautiful occasion for any fan, hopefully we can give them the victory.”

SAVORING THE GOOD MOMENTS

“Yes, I realize it when I’m on the pitch. Playing, enjoying myself with my teammates, some of the fans’ songs, Cholo’s messages from the touchline. I enjoy it a lot. Every player wants to play matches, not train.”

CONFIDENCE IN THE GROUP

“Yes, I already said it in the press conference the other day, the group is switched on and happy, both those who play and those who don’t play as much. There are no complaints, there are no egos among any of us. We’re all focused on the end of the season, tomorrow we’ll be at full throttle to play a great match and give ourselves the Cup, the dressing room deserves it.”

MIXED FEELINGS ABOUT FACING REAL

“I’m not thinking about it too much because otherwise I get emotional, and I don’t want that, so I can arrive fresh for the match. I owe them so much, they opened doors for me that they didn’t in France. It will be very special, but I’m not thinking about it too much and I just want to play it to help the team.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.