Champions League 2016-17: 5 players who will decide the semi final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid

#1 Antoine Griezmann

Can Griezmann put the demons of the last season’s finals behind him?

Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid have primarily been identified as a side that relies heavily on its defensive discipline. However, the presence of a prolific forward is a pre-requisite for success even for the sturdiest of defences and in Antoine Griezmann, the side has one of the best in the business at the moment.

The French international, who lit up the Euro 2016 with his brilliant performances in front of the goal, has carried his form into the current season. He has scored 25 goals across all competitions and assisted another nine.

Griezmann does not need too much space and time on the ball to make things happen for his side and his countryman Zidane Zidane will be aware of his threat.

Griezmann, on the other hand, will be on a mission to put the demons of the last season behind him. With Real shipping goals themselves, do not be surprised if you get to see the hotline bling celebration in the tie.