Griezmann’s Struggles: A Challenging Period for Atletico Madrid’s Star

Antoine Griezmann, once the shining star of Atletico Madrid, is experiencing a difficult phase in his career. The French forward’s recent performances have fallen short of expectations, marking his least productive goal-scoring period this season. Griezmann has gone nine matches without finding the back of the net, with his last goal dating back to February 25th in a Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona.

In La Liga, Griezmann’s goal drought extends even further, with his last league goal scored on February 1st against Mallorca. Since then, he has started 14 matches but has failed to make a significant impact. Today’s match against Las Palmas may see Griezmann starting on the bench for the first time in over two and a half months.

A Noticeable Decline

While Griezmann’s overall statistics for the season remain respectable due to his exceptional form in the first half, his performance has noticeably declined since the start of 2025. The 34-year-old striker, who once seemed unstoppable, has recently faced criticism from fans, particularly during home matches against Barcelona and Valladolid.

Coach Simeone acknowledged Griezmann’s struggles, stating, “He’s not at his best right now. We’re used to seeing him provide assists, score goals, and be a decisive player. Nevertheless, the coach continues to play him because he believes in him and appreciates his style of play.”

Potential Benching Against Las Palmas

Recent training sessions suggest that Griezmann may start on the bench against Las Palmas. Sorloth is likely to take his place in the starting lineup, partnering with the indispensable Julian Alvarez. Sorloth has been making the most of his opportunities, consistently posing a threat to opponents even when not scoring.

As Atletico Madrid aims to maintain pressure on league leaders, particularly Real Madrid, Griezmann’s form becomes crucial. The team will be looking to secure a victory against Las Palmas, while Real Madrid faces Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu tomorrow evening.

These challenging times for Griezmann coincide with increasing speculation about his potential departure from Atletico Madrid after many seasons with the club.