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Griezmann: Atletico Madrid ready for great match at Arsenal

Griezmann: Atletico Madrid ready for great match at Arsenal
Griezmann: Atletico Madrid ready for great match at ArsenalREUTERS

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann insists there's everything to play for in their Champions League semifinal against Arsenal.

The first-leg finished 1-1 last night in Madrid.

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"My biggest dream is to reach the final. I've prepared a lot for this match and for the second leg, and hopefully we can achieve it," said Griezmann, who was named UEFA's man of the match.

“Our second half was much better in terms of intensity and pressing. That's the way to go in the return leg. It's going to be a great match to play. Whether at home or at the stadium, it'll be a tough one to watch, but that's the beauty of football."

In this regard, Griezmann explained how Atlético Madrid's reaction unfolded in the second half after heading into the locker room at halftime reeling from the controversial penalty awarded against David Hancko.

“Conceding at the end of the first half hurts. We made two or three tactical adjustments to press better and shift our position, and that made the difference. Then our fans pushed us forward,” he added.

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