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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>Riquelme named MOTM in 3-1 victory</li><li>The academy graduate was shocked</li><li>Atletico qualified for Champions League knockout rounds</li></ul>

WATCH: 'You're teasing me!' - Atletico Madrid academy graduate Rodrigo Riquelme fights back tears after scooping Man of the Match award for stellar Champions League display against Feyenoord

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The 23-year-old, playing at left wing-back, could not believe he had been handed the Man of the Match trophy as he left the field and struggled to hold his emotions together. The Spaniard, who came through Atletico's academy, was in complete disbelief after being presented with the trophy on the touchline. The club's social media team posted a heartwarming video of Riquelme's reaction to being given the award.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m not crying, you’re crying 🥹 This is pure Atleti ❤️🤍 <a href="https://t.co/V6oQlm9BO6">pic.twitter.com/V6oQlm9BO6</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1729840129454596386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m not crying, you’re crying 🥹 This is pure Atleti ❤️🤍 <a href="https://t.co/V6oQlm9BO6">pic.twitter.com/V6oQlm9BO6</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1729840129454596386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2023</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

After being presented with the trophy, a stunned Riquelme said: "You are teasing me. Seriously? I can't believe it. Is this serious?"This is very special for me because I have been fighting for a long time to be able to play here, at Atletico Madrid, the club of my life."For me this is everything."

WHAT RIQUELME SAID?

Riquelme helped Atletico secure their 3-1 victory which meant they guaranteed qualification from their Champions League group. In winning the Man of the Match award, Riquelme becomes yet another Atletico academy graduate to stamp their mark on the tournament. Riquleme will be looking to follow the likes of Fernando Torres, Saul Niguez and Koke into Atletico folklore.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Atletico travel to Barcelona on Sunday in a heavyweight clash at the top of La Liga. Atletico and Barcelona sit third and fourth respectively, both on 31 points. Riquelme's side are four points off their city rivals, Real Madrid, with a game in hand and will hope victory away at Barcelona will help them mount a title charge.

WHAT NEXT FOR ATLETICO AND RIQUELME?

WATCH: 'You're teasing me!' - Atletico Madrid academy graduate Rodrigo Riquelme fights back tears after scooping Man of the Match award for stellar Champions League display against Feyenoord | Goal.com

Atletico Madrid academy graduate Rodrigo Riquelme fought back tears after being awarded Man of the Match against Feyenoord in the Champions League.

WATCH: &apos;You&apos;re teasing me!&apos; - Atletico Madrid academy graduate Rodrigo Riquelme fights back tears after scooping Man of the Match award for stellar Champions League display against Feyenoord