Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann capped a memorable night with a classy post-match gesture after his side’s 4–0 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, Soccernet.ng reports.
Following the emphatic victory at the Metropolitano, Griezmann presented a signed jersey to former Olympique Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti, who was in attendance for the tie.
A dominant first half followed by a goal and assist from Nigerian international Ademola Lookman sealed a 4-nil victory over Barca.
Antoine Griezmann gifts ex-Barcelona defender Lookman shirt
After the game, footage by DAZN spotted the Frenchman also handing over the shirt of the Nigerian to the former Lyon defender, which added an emotional touch to a night already dominated by Atlético’s ruthless first-half display.
Griezmann’s gesture towards Umtiti quickly went viral on social media, with many praising the class act by the forward.
How Lookman performed vs Barcelona
Lookman was one of Atlético’s standout performers in the 4–0 demolition, registering one goal and one assist on the night.
The Super Eagles winger made it 3–0 in the 33rd minute with a calm finish after being picked out by Julián Álvarez, before later turning provider as the Argentine striker struck again in stoppage time to complete the first-half rout.
With that strike, Lookman has now scored two goals in the Copa del Rey this season since joining Atlético from Atalanta and has helped Diego Simeone’s side take firm control of the tie ahead of the return leg at Camp Nou.
