For more than a decade, Antoine Griezmann has been the greatest symbol of Atletico Madrid.
Although during that time he did not play full time for the capital team of Spain, the "Little Prince" always received the love of fans.
The French international is not only talented on the pitch, he is also a person with good morality, a standard example for many other players to follow.
Including the second leg semi-final match with Arsenal, Griezmann is less than 3 weeks away from officially saying goodbye to Atletico to go to the US to play football.
May every year is always a time that makes many fans choked up, and this time, that feeling belongs to those who love the red and white striped jerseys of Madrid.
In the stands for the away team's fans at the Emirates, many banners were raised to support Griezmann. They also wanted to see him in the final in Turkey, but Arsenal is not the team willing to let them fulfill that wish.
Many neutral fans also regret Griezmann, who won the FIFA World Cup trophy but could not win a major title with Atletico.
Just 3 weeks ago, Griezmann and Atletico were on the verge of being able to win a double title this season when they advanced to the Copa Del Rey final. It's just a pity that the god of luck turned his back on them when they lost to Real Sociedad in a penalty shootout. From being able to win the title, Griezmann said goodbye to the unfinished.
Griezmann had opportunities at the Emirates to hope to equalize after Atletico was led. It's just a pity that at the age of 35, his runs and shots are no longer as accurate as when he dominated the French national team 8-10 years ago.
When he was substituted, there were no applause because at that time the match was very tense. Griezmann was not sad about that because he understood there would be another farewell at Madrid at the end of this season.
With Diego Simeone, in the years leading Atletico Madrid, he has guided and elevated many stars. Among them, Antoine Griezmann is probably the most excellent and persistent. Two months ago, this personality captain told everyone how much he cherishes the French star.
I want to thank you for your diligence and humility. You are a great role model in a society where children need a role model to follow. Thank you for everything you have, are and will contribute to this team" - Simeone thanked Griezmann in an interview in April.
Antoine, I have something to say! Thank you for everything you have done for French football, the French national team and simply for football in general" - Thierry Henry said so on CBS Sports after Griezmann participated in an online interview after the match with the MVP title in his hand.
At the age of 35, although he is about to have a destination in the US, everyone understands that Griezmann's career journey is about to end. A few years later, what young talents at Atletico still know about the "Little Prince" is just compilation videos on YouTube. That is the biggest regret, but there are still such farewells that take place at the end of the season.
There is no Budapest night, no Champions League final and no major title, but Griezmann's journey at Atletico Madrid will be remembered for many other values, sometimes as great as the trophies displayed in the trophy room.
