Simeone: Competition and Constant Growth
Diego Pablo Simeone, after the elimination in the Copa del Rey at the hands of Barcelona at the Metropolitano, appeared before the media showing an optimistic vision of the present and future of Atlético de Madrid.
He acknowledged a complicated first half, but highlighted the team’s reaction after the break, where they competed head-to-head against a great rival.
The Argentine coach emphasized the good overall performance of the team throughout the season, highlighting the good campaign in La Liga and the competitiveness shown in both the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.
Despite the defeat, Simeone was proud of the team’s level, insisting that Atlético is in constant growth thanks to the arrival of great players. Regarding the half-time talk, Simeone revealed that he had conveyed to his players the need to change the dynamics of the game after an unfavorable first half.
In addition, he recognized Barcelona’s good game, highlighting the competitiveness shown by his team in the four matches against them. Finally, Simeone insisted that the team is giving everything and that there are no reproaches to be made, focusing on giving their best in the remainder of La Liga and continuing to improve match by match. His speech conveyed confidence in the project and in the team’s ability to continue competing at the highest level.
