'Bayern Munich were better on the night': Antoine Griezmann admits Atletico Madrid were second best but hails the resilience of Champions League finalists

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Atletico Madrid's match-winner Antoine Griezmann admitted Bayern Munich were the better side at the Allianz Arena and urged his team-mates to stay grounded ahead of the Champions League final.

The French striker got the key strike for Diego Simeone's men that meant their 2-2 aggregate draw was enough to send them into the Champions League final on away goals.

It was another tactical masterclass from the Spanish side. After going behind to Xabi Alonso's deflected free-kick they knew they only needed one goal to turn the tie in their favour.

Antoine Griezmann (facing) got the vital away goal which saw Atletico Madrid into the Champions League final

The France international admitted Bayern were the better side at the Allianz Arena but hailed Atleti's defence

Once Griezmann had got it, they defended for their lives and weathered Bayern's storm, even after Robert Lewandowski gave the Germans a lead on the night. 

'[Bayern] were better than us today, but we won the first leg and that's it. We scored an away goal, and that was most important,' the France international told Antena 3.

'But we have to keep our feet on the ground.'

(From left, front) Koke, Gabi and Saul Niguez celebrate their triumph in Germany with the Atletico fans

Griezmann was praised by pundits post-game for his tactical discipline in helping out at the back, a responsibility he seemed to shoulder without fuss.

'We are happy. It was difficult, a complicated game,' he added.

'There was a great team in front of us, and we had to defend, so we had to try and get a goal and that's what we did.'

Griezmann was also called upon to help out in defence and was praised for his selfless performance