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Antoine Griezmann believes the pitch worked in his team’s favour during their Champions League victory over Tottenham Hotspur

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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Antoine Griezmann praised the pitch conditions that saw Tottenham Hotspur players slip on multiple occasions during their 5-2 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening. Spurs, currently struggling to stay out of the Premier League relegation zone this season, conceded four times in 22 minutes against Diego Simeone’s side. Two errors leading to goals were committed by back-up goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who slipped for Atletico Madrid’s opener then miskicked the ball into Julian Alvarez’s path for the La Liga side's third. Get VIP Tottenham Hotspur tickets HERE with Seat Unique! Tottenham Hotspur hospitality offers a diverse range of premium experiences, from vibrant social lounges to private boxes. Packages include premium padded seating in prime locations, exclusive lounge access pre- and post-match, gourmet dining, and a complimentary drinks package. Guests may also enjoy live entertainment and Spurs legend appearances. Spurs subsequently suffered a 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final tie with a similar Micky van de Ven slip gifting the home side a second goal on the night. Kinsky was substituted for regular starter Guglielmo Vicario after just 17 minutes, who conceded himself just five minutes later.

Antoine Griezmann, who scored and assisted in the victory, told Canal+ that ‘our pitch was on our side’ in reference to defensive errors committed by the Tottenham Hotspur players. We're used to [the pitch], the opposition isn't. We tried to hurt them from the start, and that's what we did, ’ he added. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The Atletico Madrid forward, who featured on Four Four Two's list of the best attacking midfielders in the world, also expressed sympathy for Kinsky, claiming that ‘it wasn’t the best decision’ from Igor Tudor to take the Czech goalkeeper off so early. Griezmann said: "I think it's a shame. [If the coach] starts with that goalkeeper, you have to see it through. Mentally, it must be very tough for [Kinsky]. " Another game involving Atletico Madrid was the source of recent controversy in Spain, prompting a complaint to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

Diego Simeone’s side beat Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa Del Rey semi-final in February, but a disallowed goal from Pau Cubarsi made headlines after semi-automated offside technology failed to intervene, leading to hand-drawn lines being used for the tight call. In response, Barcelona published a statement that said: "The club expresses reasonable doubts regarding the use and proper application of the technology, particularly in millimetre-level decisions that are not accompanied by conclusive technical explanations. " Atletico Madrid return to La Liga action against Getafe this weekend, followed by the second leg against Tottenham Hotspur next Wednesday. Kedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,  he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,  you can find his words in Screen International, Four Four Two, Manchester Evening News and more. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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