Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann made La Liga history on Saturday as he surpassed a record previously held by Lionel Messi.

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• Griezmann picks up new La Liga record
• Beats mark previously held by Messi
• But Atletico held by Espanyol

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Griezmann was named in the starting XI for Atletico on Saturday as Diego Simeone's side faced Espanyol in La Liga. The outing was Griezmann's 521st in the Spanish top flight, the most by any foreign player, beating the record previously held by Messi at Barcelona (520).

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  It may have been a record-breaking day for Griezmann but it ended in disappointment for Atletico. Simeone's side could only draw with Espanyol and will finish the weekend nine points off top spot if leaders Barcelona beat Girona on Sunday. Meanwhile, Griezmann's future at Atletico remains uncertain amid speculation about a potential move to MLS.

• DID YOU KNOW

  The majority of Griezmann's La Liga appearances have come with Atletico. He's played 306 times for Simeone's side, made 141 outings for Real Sociedad and 74 for Barcelona in the Spanish top flight.

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  WHAT NEXT

  Atletico are back in action on Wednesday in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Griezmann's former club Barcelona. The tie is level at 4-4 after a thrilling first leg in Barcelona.

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