Simeone wants more of the same from 'fabulous' Griezmann


Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates a goal against Malaga during their Spanish first division soccer match at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, November 22, 2014. REUTERS/Sergio Perez

MADRID (Reuters) - Antoine Griezmann has taken time to settle at Atletico Madrid but the France forward's fine hat-trick at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday was more evidence he could be a key man for the Spanish champions this season.

Griezmann is one of several new faces at Atletico, where coach Diego Simeone is attempting to integrate them into the team as they seek to defend the La Liga title they won last term for the first time in 18 years.

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