Thierry Raskin, Nico’s father, spoke to Belgian publication DH Net in the build-up to Thursday’s clash.

Atlético Madrid rallied after falling behind at the Estadio Metropolitano, snatching a 1-1 La Liga draw against Villarreal at the price of ending their seven-game winning streak at home.

Atlético de Madrid missed a chance to sit top of LaLiga after dropping two points on Saturday in a 1-1 draw with Villarreal.

Simeone eventually introduced Griezmann but again Villarreal remained a formidable side to deny the club from the capital a ...