Antoine Griezmann prepares to face his boyhood club Real Sociedad in Saturday's Copa del Rey final, the Atlético Madrid star soaking in his final moments with the team before joining Orlando City. The emotional week sees the all-time leading Atleti goalscorer focused on winning his first trophy with the club in five years, despite personal milestones on the horizon.

Griezmann, who leads Atleti's Copa del Rey campaign with five goals, rose through Real Sociedad's academy before his 2014 move. Atlético enters the final on a high after eliminating Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals, with coach Diego Simeone shifting focus toward domestic silverware after European success.

Real Sociedad, boosted by American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo who took over mid-season, seeks a mild upset. The Basque team stands between Atleti and their first trophy since 2021, with Griezmann acknowledging his emotional connection to both clubs while maintaining professional focus on the match that could crown his Atlético legacy before his MLS move.