Antoine Griezmann enters Saturday’s Copa del Rey final with Atlético Madrid still aware it may be his last appearance in a red shirt. The French forward, Atlético’s all‑time leading scorer, leads the cup run with five goals and admits the week feels “emotional” as he prepares to face Real Sociedad, the club that nurtured his LaLiga debut.

Griezmann’s departure to Orlando City has been confirmed for the summer, adding a bittersweet note to the occasion. Coach Diego Simeone praised his squad’s mental rebound after a Champions League semifinal win, insisting the team must now stay grounded. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad, guided by Pellegrino Matarazzo, relish the chance to upset Atlético and claim their first trophy since 2021.

A victory would hand Atlético its first domestic cup in five years, while a loss could cement Real Sociedad’s resurgence under Matarazzo. Both managers stress preparation over sentiment, but Griezmann admits the personal stakes are high, having risen through Sociedad’s academy before joining Atlético in 2014. Whatever the result, the match caps a season that saw Atlético juggle European glory with a looming roster change.