Antoine Griezmann delivered both on and off the pitch as Atlético Madrid dismantled Barcelona 4–0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, before capping the evening with a touching post-match gesture.
The French forward handed a signed jersey belonging to Ademola Lookman to former defender Samuel Umtiti, who was present at the Metropolitano to witness Atlético’s commanding performance.
The moment, captured by DAZN, quickly gained traction across social media, highlighting the camaraderie shared among the trio.
¡GRIZZI LE HIZO LA NOCHE A UMTITI! 🥹❤️🔥🇫🇷
Le regaló su camiseta con una dedicatoria que lo dice todo: “Para Samuel, con amor… campeón del mundo gracias a ti.” 🥰🏆
PERO ESO NO FUE TODO… 😳
La guinda del pastel fue que también le obsequió la camiseta de LOOKMAN 🫣… pic.twitter.com/957Up9xakP— DAZN Fútbol (@DAZNFutbol) February 12, 2026
Atlético’s dominant display was built on a ruthless first-half performance that overwhelmed Barcelona’s defence. Griezmann played a pivotal role in orchestrating the attacking flow, while Lookman emerged as one of the standout performers in Diego Simeone’s tactical setup.
The Nigerian international’s pace and composure proved decisive as the home side seized complete control of proceedings early in the contest.
Lookman extended Atlético’s advantage in the 33rd minute with a composed finish after being expertly released by Julián Álvarez.
The winger later turned provider in stoppage time, setting up Álvarez once again to compound Barcelona’s misery and complete a devastating opening-half rout. Atlético’s clinical attacking execution left little room for recovery and underlined their intent to secure a place in the final.
The goal marked Lookman’s second strike in the Copa del Rey campaign since arriving from Atalanta, with the winger quickly establishing himself as a vital attacking asset. His growing influence has added an extra dimension to Simeone’s side, offering creativity and directness in wide areas while maintaining defensive discipline.
Atlético now carry a commanding advantage into the return leg at Camp Nou, placing them firmly in control of the tie. While the emphatic victory strengthened their push for silverware, Griezmann’s thoughtful gesture towards Umtiti provided a memorable closing chapter to a night that blended elite performance with sportsmanship.
