Inter Milan won the first leg of the round of 16 against Atletico Madrid last night by the narrowest of margins, winning 1 goal to 0 at the end of a tight encounter. But while the Colchoneros still have every chance for the return match in Spain, it turns out that Antoine Griezmann was hit during this meeting, leaving the field grimacing after being hit in the ankle. Following this match, Diego Simeone, the Atletico coach, gave news of his player.

Simeone gives news of Griezmann

The French international (127 caps, 44 goals) was injured during a duel with Carlos Augusto in the 78th minute. Hit in the right ankle, he left the field grimacing in pain, replaced by Angel Correa. And Diego Simeone was initially reassuring on Movistar, declaring: “It’s a sprained ankle, it’s nothing. I hope it’s not worrying.” Except that a few minutes later, at a press conference, he had more worrying comments, saying: “Antoine’s ankle has turned. We hope it’s just a sprain.” The Cholo does not seem reassured at all and we will have to wait for Grizou to take exams to find out more. Griezmann has already played 36 matches since the start of the season, for 18 goals and 7 assists (all competitions combined).