I saw Messi do it during training, so I copied him

The star of the show at the Camp Nou on Sunday evening was 

Antoine Griezmann, who enjoyed a fine home debut for 

Barcelona.

The Frenchman scored twice, the second being particularly 

memorable with a cut inside and curling finish, almost 

reminiscent of Lionel Messi.

"Yes, I saw Leo do it in training and I copied him," Griezmann 

said, laughing, to Movistar after the game.

"The celebration? I liked what LeBron [James] did and tried to

 copy him."

It was essential for the 28-year-old - and Barcelona - to 

respond after the defeat to Athletic Club last weekend.

"After the defeat there were a lot of comments; we had to 

work this week," Griezmann admitted.

"We woke up after their goal and in the end we played well, 

with a lot of chances. We enjoyed ourselves and we hope it's 

always like that.

"We really wanted to play again after Bilbao; we improved but 

there are still details to work on."

However, Barcelona did have to do so without many key 

players, including Messi, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele.

"In the end, when important people are missing, the team has 

to step up and today has been like that," Griezmann 

responded.

"I can't do it alone; if I score or give assists it's thanks to my 

teammates. We're a team.

"It's the best when, in spite of injuries, people who come in 

can respond."

Barcelona will next face a visit to play newly-promoted 

Osasuna on Saturday.