Griezmann: Excited Not Stressed for Arsenal Clash

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann has expressed his excitement for the Champions League semi-final return leg against Arsenal, describing how his mindset has changed from stress to enthusiasm. The 35-year-old, who may be playing in his final Champions League match, acknowledged his evolution as a player, saying: 'I used to experience these games with a lot of stress. Before, I would visualise the matches 50 times, but now I'm calmer, more relaxed.'

Griezmann, who scored against Arsenal in the 2018 Europa League final, emphasized his focus on team success over personal glory: 'It doesn't matter if I score or not, I'd rather advance or win a match than score a goal.' The French international also touched on his leadership role, stating he leads by example rather than through words as Atletico looks to secure their place in the final after a 1-1 first-leg draw. amunra.qpon