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Antoine Griezmann admits the prospect of playing in this season Champions league final the Wanda Metropolitano gave The players of Atletico Madrid additional motivation.
Atleti have reached at least the quarter-finals of competition in four of the past five seasons and welcome the Italian giants Juventus Wednesday in the first round of their 16th exhilarating match.
Lack of motivation should not be a problem for leaders in Serie A, but Griezmann believes that the tempting potential of a home final could give Diego Simeone's side a vital advantage.
"That gives us, to us and the fans even more motivation", He told UEFA.com.
"There is always a good atmosphere and that's what we need, that's what we want as players. A home final would be a celebration for everyone badociated with Atletico.
"The path will be there very difficultbut we will do our best. We will do everything in our power to get there, and then we will see. "
Atleti have largely kept intact the camp that won last season Europa League and Griezmann Believes that continuity – and the experience of great opportunities – will be very useful to them as soon as they enter the Champions League eliminatory phases.
"We have players who have already played in Champions League, Europa League and world Cup final, "he added.
"We are already gaining confidence in important games and moments and I think it's at these times that we really raise our game and that helps us play better
"We have new faces in the team, but I think the basic basis remains the same and that will help us to go far. "
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