Griezmann: “Luis Aragonés’ record is a challenge, a goal and an illusion”

Madrid, Dec 8 (EFE).- Antoine Griezmann, French international forward for Atlético de Madrid, declared that being able to equal and surpass Luis Aragonés’ record of 173 goals with the red and white team is “a challenge, a goal and an illusion.”

The French striker, who has scored 170 goals with the Atlético de Madrid shirt, is one step away from being able to equal the scoring numbers of Luis Aragonés at Atlético de Madrid, which would mean climbing into the first position of scorers in the history of the club .

“It’s been a challenge since I came back and, of course, you’re scoring goals and it’s getting closer, so it’s a goal, an illusion, a dream. I’m going for it, keeping a cool head without going crazy when it comes to shooting or creating occasions with calm as always, that the goals will come on their own,” said Griezmann, chosen as Atlético’s ‘Five Star Player’ of the month of November.

“Always grateful for the love of the fans, whether through social networks, on the street or in the stadium. The truth is that we are enjoying a lot, the atmosphere in the stadium gives us confidence when facing the games and I hope it continues like that. We will try to continue giving them the joy that they need for this environment,” he confessed.

On a personal level, Griezmann is experiencing a season with good performance numbers and, in nineteen official matches, he has thirteen goals and one assist.

“I started the first three games normal but because I came from a short vacation and it was difficult for me to mentally get back to being fresh to play, to work. Now I am very good, playing very well, with a lot of confidence, being important, whether defensively or scoring goals, So the truth is that I am very happy with my level,” he declared.

Finally, Griezmann spoke about the next league match against Almería.

“We have a good game to get the three points again and there will surely be an atmosphere, so let’s all enjoy together and have a good game,” he concluded.