Antoine Griezmann overtakes Lionel Messi: Atletico Madrid star breaks La Liga record held by ex-Barcelona legend as Diego Simeone's side slip up against Espanyol

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).

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.

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.

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.