Celta Acknowledges Atlético's Solidity
Atlético de Madrid continues to generate admiration among its rivals. In the preview of the match at the Metropolitano, Claudio Giráldez, Celta’s coach, praised the mental strength of the rojiblanco team.
He highlighted that Atlético is capable of winning matches even without dominating the game, thanks to the quality of its squad and the strategy of its coach. Giráldez acknowledged the difficulty of the match, noting that Atlético is in great shape and competing in all competitions.
However, he also recalled that in the first leg, Celta was close to victory, which gives them hope for this match. According to Giráldez, to have a chance of winning, Celta will have to improve certain details and avoid mistakes that a team like Atlético does not forgive.
The Celta coach emphasized Atlético’s ability to solve matches thanks to the individual qualities of its offensive players and the competitiveness instilled in them by their coach. He believes that the team conveys the feeling of being comfortable in any situation of the match.
Regarding the situation of Iago Aspas, Giráldez confirmed that he is improving and training normally, although he needs time to recover his best level after a period of inactivity. Regarding Manquillo, he indicated that he is training at the same pace as his teammates, but that, for the moment, he is not in his plans for the matches.
