Cerezo: Confidence and Ambition at Atlético
Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, has expressed his opinion on the controversial penalty play disallowed to Julián Alvarez in the Champions League round of 16 second leg match against Real Madrid.
During the presentation of the IX edition of the Vicente del Bosque Villa de Alalpardo Cadet Football Tournament, Cerezo expressed his incomprehension at the referee’s decision, arguing that there are no clear images to justify the annulment.
Cerezo was critical of VAR, pointing out that it is not fulfilling the objectives for which it was designed. Despite elimination from the Champions League and Copa, and with La Liga seemingly uphill, the Atlético president conveyed an optimistic and combative message.
“A few days ago they were writing us off, and now it turns out we’re back in it,” Cerezo declared, reaffirming the team’s ambition to fight for the league title. The president concluded with a motivating phrase, reflecting the fighting spirit that characterizes Atlético: “The harder it is, the easier for us.”
