Griezmann got the best Christmas present
The Frenchman became Atlético’s top scorer in the League together with Mandzukic thanks to his hat-trick against Athletic. In 2015, he hopes "to follow this path and give more in the future."
Antoine Griezmann could not have put a better finishing touch to this unforgettable 2014. The French striker scored three goals at the new San Mamés to cap Atlético’s comeback against the 'Lions'. And, logically, the Frenchman got the best possible gift at this time of year. His teammates did not hesitate to dedicate the ball with which he accomplished the hat-trick at the Cathedral. All of them signed the ball and dedicated it in the locker room so he never forgets that night of the 21st of December, where he grabbed the spotlight at a setting as spectacular as Bilbao’s Stadium.
As well as serving to comeback from the initial goal by Mikel Rico, Griezmann’s three goals placed him as our team’s top scorer in the BBVA League with six goals, matched with Mario Mandzukic. The French international totals nine goals this season, since to the six scored in the League, you have to add the two achieved in the Champions League and one in the King’s Cup.
However, Griezmann didn't want to go into party mode just yet after his display at the new San Mamés and was only thinking of continuing to make progress: "I hope to follow this path and give more in the future." And he revealed the motivational words that Simeone said at half-time: "Enjoy, give your all and finish well a year that has been fantastic." And said and done, just after getting back from the locker room, Antoine made a great collective play that ended with an exceptional cross from Juanfran and he would later score two more goals to sentencing a match that shone with its own light.
The Frenchman was aware of his great game at the Cathedral and acknowledged, "it's my best game since I am in Atlético de Madrid." A good way to close 2014 before enjoying a well-deserved holiday to regain his strength to face what is coming in 2015. And with a very special early present in his bag.
