Simeone: Rojiblanca Pride and Competitiveness
Diego Pablo Simeone expressed his pride in Atlético de Madrid’s performance after the match. The Argentine coach highlighted the dedication and effort of his players, emphasizing the great game they played against a demanding opponent.
Despite the defeat, Simeone emphasized the team’s competitiveness and the difficulty of always facing Atlético. ‘We played an incredible game, with a lot of strength and effort. We controlled a team with great footballers well,’ he declared.
El Cholo also praised the connection between the team and the fans, mentioning that the people recognized the team’s effort. ‘The people left annoyed, but knowing that their team gave it their all,’ he said.
Simeone highlighted the control that the team had during the match, although he regretted the lack of precision in the key moments to extend the score. The coach avoided talking about luck, preferring to highlight the pride he feels for the team and its ability to always compete at the highest level.
Regarding the penalty shootout, Simeone admitted that they are different from training and that he could not see them well. Finally, the coach concluded by highlighting that, although the result was not favorable, the team demonstrated its worth and that rivals always suffer when facing Atlético. ‘Proud of the team we have, our people will have enjoyed the game… they have a hard time, they really have a hard time’.
