On 30 August 2011, Pizzi moved to Spanish team Atlético Madrid, on loan until the end of the year, after which the Colchoneros had an option to buy the player permanently for €15 million. He made his La Liga debut on 18 September, replacing also newly-signed Radamel Falcao midway through the second half of a 4–0 home win against Racing de Santander.
Along with several compatriots,
still under contract with Braga, Pizzi moved to Deportivo de La Coruña for the 2012–13 campaign. In only his second appearance, through a penalty kick, he helped the Galicians come back from 1–3 at Valencia CF for a final 3–3 draw, scoring his team's last goal.
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