Simeone: "The atmosphere was extraordinary"
Atlético’s coach acknowledged the important role played by the Calderón in the victory against Levante (3-1).
Atlético’s coach acknowledged the important role played by the Calderón in the victory against Levante (3-1).
Two goals from Griezmann and a header from Godin served to achieve the three points against Levante.
Diego Pablo Simeone appeared before the media prior to the first match of the year, this Saturday at 16:00 against Levante at the Vicente Calderón.
The first team trained during Friday morning at Majadahonda's Sports City during the last training session before the first match of 2015.
The fans can welcome the forward from Fuenlabrada to the red and white coliseum. His presentation is pending the corresponding medical examination and the signing of his new contract.
The Atleti executive highlights that, "the 2007 goal was fulfilled, we've grown and now we're back together"
The international striker is delighted with his return home and assures that, "nobody can doubt how I'll feel wearing that shirt again. Atlético appeared and I had no doubts".
The international forward, winner of a World Cup, two European Cups, a Champions League title, a European League, and an FA Cup, returns to a Club that has established itself among the best of Europe after winning seven titles in the last four years.
In 2001, at the age of 17, he debuted with Atlético’s shirt, playing a total of 244 games in which he scored 91 goals.
José María Giménez closes 2014 with two titles in his pocket with Atlético and World Cup experience with Uruguay. The young, Uruguayan centre-back promises to continue to work to enjoy more minutes next year.