What has happened to Griezmann is relatively normal. Simeone pushes him to the limit, but within a model club and a healthy atmosphere.

Filipe Luis made a decision to leave Atlético and followed through with it once before, in 2014. Simeone's side had just been crowned league champions but the Brazilian left-back decided that that chapter of his career had concluded.

The final is upon us, a day full of emotion. Griezmann, whether he stays or goes, these are his days, this is his game, this is his land.