Barcelona [Spain], June 11 (ANI): Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann said that he has been benefitted from the break he got because of the coronavirus pandemic.

"I think on a personal level it has been good for me. I have been able to rest, I think it has been five years since I have had a rest like that so mentally and physically it has been good. I was able to enjoy time with my family, my kids and now I am ready to go," the club's official website quoted Griezmann as saying.

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Sports across the globe took a massive hit by the pandemic. However, football leagues are returning to action and La Liga will resume on June 12.

The top-placed club Barcelona will resume the season on June 14 when they take on Real Mallorca, while Real Madrid will hit the ground on June 14 to compete against Eibar.

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Reflecting on the La Liga resumption, Griezmann, "We are really looking forward to it. It has been a long time since we played in an official match. I think we have prepared well for this first game and it will be important to get off to a good start in these 11 finals we have left." (ANI)

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