Atletico Madrid

Griezmann, 31, is the subject of a deal between the two clubs that will see his two-year loan back to Atletico Madrid made permanent at the end of this ...

Simeone's side sit fourth in the league with 10 points from their opening five fixtures. However, Atletico Madrid believe the deal applies to the two years of the initial loan agreement and as such appear to be withholding the Frenchman this season in essence to avoid the clause. Antoine Griezmann introduced after 60 minutes AGAIN as suspicion mounts surrounding Atletico Madrid's willingness to pay Barcelona a fee for the Frenchman with a lawsuit being threatened by the Catalan club

The French forward has been coming on in games and not starting them for El Cholo's side.

With this deal Barcelona thought they had got a fee for a player who did not live up to expectations at Camp Nou. “Everything is possible in this life,” he added. The latest time this happened was on Saturday in the 4-1 win over Celta Vigo, replacing Morata.

Antoine Griezmann was still subbed on after 60 minutes by Atletico Madrid despite Barcelona threatening a lawsuit…

If Griezmann plays a certain amount of time for his current side (50% of games or more), they apparently owe €40 million, making the loan deal permanent. It could cause quite some problems for Atletico, who themselves are struggling financially. [Alvaro Morata](http://www.givemesport.com/alvaro-morata) as his side put Celta Vigo to the sword in a 4-1 victory at the Wanda Metropolitano. [As per GOAL, five players](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/atletico-madrid-tell-felix-griezmann-and-more-to-accept-wage-cuts-amid-financial-crunch/blt396d5d78fb949b8e) had to reduce their wages in the summer to help the club massively, with the likes of [Joao Felix](http://www.givemesport.com/joao-felix), [Thomas Lemar](http://www.givemesport.com/thomas-lemar), and [Jan Oblak](http://www.givemesport.com/jan-oblak) all taking cuts. [according to The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11196391/Barcelona-planning-legal-action-against-Atletico-Madrid-Antoine-Griezmann.html). [Antoine Griezmann](http://www.givemesport.com/antoine-griezmann) was once again subbed on after the 60th minute by [Diego Simeone](http://www.givemesport.com/diego-simeone) as [Atletico Madrid](http://www.givemesport.com/atletico-madrid) look to avoid paying [Barcelona](http://www.givemesport.com/barcelona) the money they believe they’re owed.

Atletico Madrid have been established as a force to reckon with in European football under the guidance of Diego Simeone. The Argentine manager has been ...

The Rojiblancos became 2020-21 La Liga champions and their on-field success was beautifully captured by a Prime Video docuseries 'Atletico Madrid: Another Way of Living'. What is Atletico Madrid: Another Way of Living about? [Atletico Madrid](https://www.goal.com/en/team/atl%C3%A9tico-madrid/4ku8o6uf87yd8iecdalipo6wd) have been established as a force to reckon with in European football under the guidance of Diego Simeone.

When Antoine Griezmann left Atletico Madrid for Barcelona in 2019, he left a sour taste in the mouth of several Rojiblanco fans. After all, he was a player ...

And even in the scenario that they fly with the rest of the squad, their involvement will remain a doubt until close to the game. [Atletico are confident that they will come out on top in court](https://madriduniversal.com/atletico-madrid-confident-barcelona-would-lose-any-potential-lawsuit-regarding-griezmann/). Joao Felix also did not train with the rest of the group today due to a knock he picked up late in the game against Celta. Meanwhile, Stefan Savic and new signing Sergio Reguilon continue to remain sidelined for Simeone’s side. When Antoine Griezmann left Atletico Madrid for Barcelona in 2019, he left a sour taste in the mouth of several Rojiblanco fans. “From 10:00 PM until 12:00 AM, when the deal was sealed, I was in bed feeling every possible emotion.

Atletico Madrid could scarcely have a imagined a more dramatic way in which to secure the win against Porto in the first Champions League group game.

[Thomas Lemar](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/thomas-lemar) has also been left out of the squad to face Leverkusen. He is included in the [ squad](https://twitter.com/Atleti/status/1569242655695208448?s=20&t=LeAFDcylcz3DGsTt6Lt4tA) list at the very least. [Jan Oblak](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/jan-oblak) travels with the team.

Crisis-hit Bayer Leverkusen face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

"We have to be even more consistent in both penalty areas and there must be total determination. They are compact and aggressive, which makes them difficult to play against. We are very motivated and working hard," Hincapie told reporters.

Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen will face off at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday, Sept. 13 at BayArena on Matchday 2 of the Champions League group stage. Atletico Madrid ...

Right now, Atletico Madrid (three points) leads Group B, while Bayer Leverkusen (zero points) is last in the group. Bayer Leverkusen wants a win to keep them out of last. 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