Cristian Rodriguez "We are a big club, we are ready for the final"
Cristian Rodriguez made clear in the mixed zone that Atletico Madrid is more than ready to face the final. The winger speaks of the size Atletico as important to get the win against the eternal rival and win the Cup of His Majesty the King.
The Uruguayan wanted to highlight the importance and magic of this game. "It's definitely a classic that everyone wants to play. They are a traditional rival and hopefully we can win. It’s a final and we are ready and focused to face it, we are a big club with good players and we expect the title to be here," he said .
Although Real Madrid are favorites, the left winger says that Atletico can play the final. "The talk is that the favourites are Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid has won many finals. Earlier this year we did the same against Chelsea and scored four goals," he said.
For the Uruguayan, Diego Pablo Simeone is a great motivator who lives football with great intensity. "He's a coach who lives football. Everyone knows the kind of player he was and that is transmitted in the changing room," he said.
Content with how the season at Atletico Madrid has gone, Cristian Rodriguez took stock of the end of the season. "I'm happy with the season. At Porto I could not play the last few months and here I have had injuries but I have integrated well. We have achieved the goal of the Champions League and have to put the icing on the season by winning the final," he concluded.
