As Antoine Griezmann prepares for the Copa del Rey final this Saturday, the Atletico Madrid legend is in a reflective mood. The French forward, the club's all-time leading scorer, is savoring every last moment of his final weeks in Madrid before his summer move to MLS side Orlando City.

Griezmann, 35, had the option to depart in March but chose to stay, driven by a burning desire to cap his iconic second spell with silverware. With Atletico still fighting on two fronts—the Copa del Rey and the Champions League—the stage is set for a fairytale ending.

Fresh off a heroic Champions League quarter-final victory over his former club Barcelona, Griezmann now faces another familiar foe in the final: Real Sociedad, the club where his Spanish football journey began. "I realize these are my last moments," Griezmann shared with reporters. "I'm soaking it all in—every tackle, every chant from the fans, every message from Cholo [Diego Simeone]. I'm enjoying it a lot."

His last trophies with Atletico came in 2018, and missing out on the 2021 La Liga title while at Barcelona adds extra motivation. Now, with a World Cup winner's medal in his cabinet and a decade of service to Atletico across two spells, Griezmann is purely focused on the joy of the occasion. "It's a huge joy, a source of pride," he said of the final. "I just can't wait for tomorrow to arrive and to perform at the level we all expect."

While the sentimental narrative is powerful, Griezmann's competitive fire remains undimmed. He isn't dwelling on whether this is his last final for the club, especially with a Champions League semi-final against Arsenal looming. For now, his entire focus is on overcoming Real Sociedad and delivering one more glorious moment for the Rojiblancos faithful.