Torres and Atleti B: Bittersweet Feelings After the Mini-Derby
Atlético de Madrid B drew 1-1 against Real Madrid Castilla in an intense match in Valdebebas. Despite the white team finishing with nine players, the Rojiblancos failed to secure the victory, although they showed great drive.
After the match, Fernando Torres, coach of Atleti B, expressed his satisfaction with the overall performance of the team, although he lamented the final result. Torres highlighted the tactical evolution of the team, mentioning the connection between Pablo and Rayane, which has allowed for a more effective attack on the wings.
He stressed the importance of emotional management within the team, seeking to have the players trust their abilities and their teammates. The main objective is that, regardless of the result, the players feel that they have fulfilled what was planned and continue to grow.
Although the away win is still elusive, Torres prefers to focus on the positive aspects. He believes that the team has done many things well and that they are in a position that allows them to compete with the best.
Furthermore, he highlighted the difficulty of playing in Valdebebas against such a high-caliber rival, where Atleti B conceded less than expected. Finally, Torres had words of praise for Raúl González, coach of Real Madrid Castilla, whom he considers a privilege to coincide with. He recalled how Raúl welcomed him into the Spanish national team and values him as a great coach, wishing to coincide with him in the future. For Torres, Raúl is the greatest exponent in the history of Madrid.
