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[ad_1] Barcelona are aiming to make a statement victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday to prove they can challenge for silverware in 2023, but former player Antoine Griezmann is standing in their way. The Catalans signed the French forward from Atletico in the summer of 2019 for 120 million euros ($126.3 million) and loaned him back in 2021, making the deal permanent in October 2022. Barca threw away a two point lead on champions Real Madrid last weekend with a 1-1 draw in the derby against Espanyol, leaving the title race tied neck and neck.Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have 38 points from 15 games, with Xavi's side top on goal difference for now, although some are questioning their capability of going the distance against Carlo Ancelotti's well-oiled machine.The Catalans last won the le...

[ad_1] File photo of Antoine Griezmann.© AFPAtletico Madrid confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign French striker Antoine Griezmann permanently from Barcelona, on a contract until 2026. Griezmann has been on loan at Atletico since August 2021 after a difficult spell at Camp Nou, following his 120 million euro (116.5 million dollar) move in 2019. "Griezmann has signed a deal that links him to our club until June 30, 2026," said Atletico in a statement on Monday. The 2018 World Cup winner was a key figure in coach Diego Simeone's plans last season but has largely been reduced to substitute appearances in the current campaign as Atletico tried to escape paying a reported obligatory 40 million euro purchase fee if he played over a certain number of games.With the World Cup approaching and...