Antoine Griezmann powers Atletico Madrid to Europa League title

Atletico Madrid beat Olympique de Marseille 3-0 in the final of the Europa League at the Groupama Stadium, in Lyon, France on May 16, 2018. (REUTERS)

Updated on: May 17, 2018 9:34 AM IST

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Atletico Madrid beat Olympique de Marseille 3-0 in the final of the Europa League at the Groupama Stadium, in Lyon, France on May 16, 2018. (REUTERS)

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Antoine Griezmann put Atletico ahead in the 21st minute of the game. (REUTERS)

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Marseille were then dealt a big blow as key playmaker Dimitri Payet (C) had to be subbed off after sustaining an injury. (REUTERS)

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Griezmann scored Atletico’s second goal at the beginning of the second half. (REUTERS)

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Griezmann celebrates scoring the goal that all but ended the game. (REUTERS)

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But there was more to come as Gabi scored a third towards the end. (REUTERS)

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Atletico fans broke out the flares in celebration of their triumph. (REUTERS)

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Marseille's Steve Mandanda (L) and Luiz Gustavo (2R) applaud their fans after the match. (REUTERS)

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Atletico Madrid boyhood fan Fernando Torres finally ended his long wait for a trophy with the club. (REUTERS)

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Speculation is rife that Antoine Griezmann will join Barcelona next season. If so, the French forward chose the perfect way to end his association with Atletico Madrid. (AFP)