Diego Simeone hailed Antoine Griezmann as the best player in the world after the Frenchman's double fired Atletico Madrid to victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday.
Griezmann scored twice and set up a third for Koke as Atletico won 3-1 in the stadium they hope to return to for the Champions League final next year.
Arnaut Groeneveld's stunning long-range effort had pulled Brugge level shortly before half-time but Atleti, and Griezmann, were too good.
"I said it last season and I'll say it again -- Griezmann is the best player in the world," Simeone said afterwards.
"He won the Europa League, World Cup, Super Cup and finished second in a league with Barcelona and Real Madrid."
"I'm very happy and proud of my season, there are still a few months to go so we'll see."
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