Llorente: The derby, an important but not decisive match
Atlético de Madrid drew 1-1 against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, in a match that Marcos Llorente considered ‘important, but not decisive’ in the fight for the League title. The Atlético player valued the competition as ‘a wonder’ due to the equality between the teams.
Atlético took the lead, but Real Madrid managed to equalize in the 50th minute. Llorente highlighted that his team is leaving ‘with a strange feeling’ after not being able to win, and that ‘when you don’t finish off teams like these, it shows later’.
He also commented on the conceded goal, ensuring that ’they had to come out to win the match, they are great players and these things can happen’. Additionally, Llorente praised the referee’s work during the derby, highlighting that ‘he let them play a lot, which is a positive thing’.
Atlético de Madrid remains in the fight for the title, and this draw keeps them with options to reach the leadership. The competition remains tight, with FC Barcelona close to the lead. The rojiblanco team must continue working to achieve their goals in the League.
