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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterAntoine 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 Simeones side.Two errors leading to goals were committed by back-up goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who slipped for Atletico Madrids opener then miskicked the ball into Julian Alvarezs path for the LaLiga side's third.Article continues below You may like How to watch Atletico v Spurs: Live stream and TV info 'I said Andre Onana was one of Uniteds worst ever goalkeepers because he was being arrogant, but I dont think hes a bad guy really' Nemanja Matic lifts the lid on last season's war of words with Manchester United's goalkeeper Wolves flop set to replace Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid Griezmann believes Atletico players had an advantage against Tottenham HotspurGet 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.View DealSpurs 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.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Atletico Madrid forward, who featured on FourFourTwo's list of the best attacking midfielders in the world, also expressed sympathy for Kinsky, claiming that it wasnt 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 Simeones 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 LaLiga action against Getafe this weekend, followed by the second leg against Tottenham Hotspur next Wednesday.TOPICSAtltico MadridTottenham HotspurBarcelonaChampions LeagueCopa del ReyKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar 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, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
