In 2023, Antoine Griezmann may rank among the world’s top players. With another winning goal on Saturday at the Civitas Metropolitano, he maintained his incredible form from the beginning of the year as Atletico Madrid defeated Mallorca, moving them up to third position in the La Liga standings.
Griezmann’s goal against Mallorca was his 13th of the season, which makes it his most goal-scoring start to the year. With nine in La Liga, he trails Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham by just one.
Griezmann’s game-winning goal against Mallorca cemented his place in La Liga history. According to Pedro Martin of Cadena Cope (via MD), he now holds the record with 25 goals in 1-0 wins in the competition, which puts him one goal ahead of Huge Sanchez (24).
Griezmann is the most decisive player in La Liga history, which makes sense. Throughout his two stints with Atletico Madrid, he has excelled, and this season he will look to assist the team win the title for the first time.