Diego Godin was forced to intervene and encourage Atletico Madrid supporters to applaud Antoine Griezmann, after a section of the fans greeted the French forward with whistles.
This uneasy atmosphere between the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano and a forward who scored two goals in the Europa League final on Wednesday has come about as a result of the continued transfer links with Barcelona.
At present, it's unclear just where the 27-year-old will play his football in the 2018/19 season and it's understood that he hasn't quite made a final decision.
Griezmann was introduced from the bench in Los Colchoneros' 2-2 draw with Eibar, however, his arrival on the pitch wasn't met with widespread positivity.
Both Gabi and Fernando Torres made gestures towards the home support to encourage them to change their tone, yet it was only when the Uruguayan defender, who moved from the bench to the south stand to ask that the whistling was stopped.
It was at this moment that the fans took note of the defender's wishes and in unison began to cheer for the former Real Sociedad forward and chant his name, just as they had done in Lyon on Wednesday.
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Atletico need him more than Barca the championship is more interesting with him in Red-White colours.Hope you saty Griezou
Membinosu
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This right here is the reason why so many people are saying the beautiful game is becoming about selfishness. Respect the man's decision. He wants to go and find new and fresh challenges it's his decision and after all he's done for atleti the least they could do is thank him. It's so disrespectful. Beautiful game at its worst