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Griezmann whistled as Atletico draw with Levante

"Their greatest legacy is not the titles won, it is their commitment and respect. I love them very much."

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Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann controls the ball during the Spanish League football match between Levante and Atletico Madrid at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia. Pic/AFP

Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann controls the ball during the Spanish League football match between Levante and Atletico Madrid at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia. Pic/AFP

Antoine Griezmann was jeered during his last game for Atletico Madrid and Rodrigo might have scored his final goal for the club as they came from behind to draw 2-2 against Levante in La Liga on Saturday. Griezmann received whistles at the City of Valencia Stadium from the visiting fans, who were also heard chanting "out, out, out" before goals from Sergio Camello and Rodrigo ensured Atletico at least ended the season with a draw. "We had to highlight the work of the gladiators who are leaving," Simeone said afterwards. "Their greatest legacy is not the titles won, it is their commitment and respect. I love them very much."

Simeone has dismissed fears of a mass exodus, despite both Diego Godin and Griezmann already announcing their departures, with the likes of Rodrigo, Juanfran and Filipe Luis all expected to follow. If this was to be their farewell outing for Atletico, it was an underwhelming finale as Levante, who only secured safety from relegation last weekend, claimed a deserved point. They might have been disappointed not to take all three after leading 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Erick Cabaco and Roger Marti before then playing against 10 men for the best part of 40 minutes after Angel Correa was sent off. "We could have won 3-0, but we relaxed." said Levante coach Paco Lopez.

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