Barcelona is still Griezmann's pain

23 defeats against Barcelona despite having played for this team, shows that the relationship between Antoine Griezmann and the Camp Nou team has never been truly harmonious.

Griezmann keeps losing when facing Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid's 1-3 loss to Barca in the early morning of December 3 only extended that haunting streak. Cold statistics became a clear slice of Griezmann's career.

The French star was a big signing for Barcelona, ​​bringing with him the hope of revitalizing the attack and adding creative depth. In his two seasons with the Catalan club, Griezmann was hardworking, professional, scoring goals, creating assists and always trying to fit into the system.

But the connection has never been entirely smooth. Barcelona demand harmony in tempo, organisation and technical identity, while Griezmann is suited to flexibility and space to express himself.

When he returned to Atletico Madrid, he found the right environment again. Coach Diego Simeone gave Griezmann the freedom to move, create chances and lead the attack. He revived strongly, became a leader on the field, and flourished in the role of a link in the organization of play. But the paradox against Barcelona still haunts him like a shadow that is difficult to shake off.

Griezmann could not help Atletico Madrid create a surprise against Barcelona.

In the early morning of December 3, Atletico lost 1-3 to Barcelona, ​​and Griezmann was again powerless to create a breakthrough. Once again, he watched his former team surpass him, and added another defeat to the already huge number: 23 defeats to Barcelona.

The clashes always exposed the gulf between two opposing philosophies and styles of organisation. Barcelona controlled the ball, dictated the tempo, and used technique to unlock the game. Atletico opted for discipline, intensity and ruthlessness on the counter-attack. In that encounter, Griezmann – who came on for the final 15 minutes – was confined, without enough space, rhythm and support to explode.

Griezmann remains one of the most complete players of his generation. But his 23 defeats against Barcelona represent a limit that is difficult to overcome. For him, Barcelona is an unfinished destination, and the boundaries of his encounters are not yet complete. The latest 1-3 loss is another dot, prolonging the paradox called Griezmann-Barcelona.

Source: https://znews.vn/barcelona-van-la-noi-dau-cua-griezmann-post1608060.html