Antoine Griezmann has a knack for important goals, but was denied what would have been a priceless one against Barcelona.
The France striker thought he had given Atletico Madrid a route back in to their Copa del Rey semi-final when he rifled a low shot beyond Jasper Cillessen, only to see a flag raised for offside?
The only problem? Replays showed Griezmann was being played on by Gerard Piqué and the goal should have been allowed to stand.
https://twitter.com/elfuera_dejuego/status/829084562366013441
Plenty of those watching were quick to point out that, not only was the Frenchman onside, but he was better than level.
Terrible offside call… pic.twitter.com/fUkkfiIk0R
— David Cartlidge (@davidjaca) February 7, 2017
ONSIDE!!! Shocking decision! Griezmann and Atleti denied an absolute beauty. pic.twitter.com/gMYE0cps6z
— Arsène's Son 🎈 (@hughwizzy) February 7, 2017
Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco was sent off 10 minutes later and, while Kevin Gameiro brought the visitors level on the night late on, it was not enough to overturn Barcelona’s 2-1 win at the Estadio Vicente Calderon in the first leg. Gameiro had also missed a penalty just minutes before finding the net.
Barcelona’s opponents in the final will be either Alaves or Celta Vigo, with the clubs due to play their semi-final tomorrow after a goalless first leg at Balaidos.
