Simeone: "The players are doing a great job"

After the resounding victory against Granada, Diego Pablo Simeone appeared in the press room praising his team. His boys had put in a great performance. "We were able to take the chances we had. The team played a well prepared game with the intensity and understanding how we had to play. I'm Satisfied. During the last 10 games we drew 4 and lost 1 won 5 so we are happy,” he summarized.

In a festive after at the stadium, Simeone praised the effort of his men throughout the year. "It was very hot and the effort was great. We're pleased with the great job, taking our total to 65 points. Hopefully you can all see the great work of the player," he said.

Given the absentees Mario and Tiago, the coach opted for Koke in the middle of midfielder with Gabi. "It's a possibility. He plays in that position naturally. His work today was very good." In addition, the technician did not forgot the other players who had a great performance. "Just as Raul and Cristian Rodriguez came in and did well. Raul played out of position but did well. He is a competitive player and every time he plays I’m satisfied with his performance.” He said .

During Children's Day, Óliver made his league debut in the Calderon and Simeone had words for the youth, "Every day he is better. He continues to grow as we expect and want. He’s now involved and always shows he is an excellent player," before referring to Falcao and the final stretch of the season. "It makes us happy that Falcao has returned to get on the score sheet and can repeat the same number of goals as last year. It was an important evening as we look to finish as high as possible," he said.

Regarding if he thinks his team has qualified for the Champions League, Simeone was blunt. "Seeing the results that occur every day, with seven games remaining, we can’t look at it like that. We have to try to finish second, that would be a big step for the club," the coach said before granting his staff the day off on Monday.