Tiago: "We're going to play a very complicated match"

Tiago appeared in press conference after the training that to place in Majadahonda's Sports City. The Portuguese midfielder analysed the last match of the season against Granada: “It's hard to think, that a match can define a season but it's true that this point is very important to us. Being third is not the same as being fourth and we are aware that it's going to be very difficult, that we're going to play a very complicated match against a rival that also needs the points. It's crucial for us to finish third.”

Number 5 noted the difficulty of the fixture against the team from Granada: “All the teams that need points in the last round play a final because it's their last chance. It's a match that will decide a whole year and it's always difficult to face such a game. They're going to have a poached stadium and we have to be ready for a difficult match.”

Tiago also reviewed the personal feelings he has lived this season: “This year, up till now, fantastic. I'm very happy for what I've contributed to the team but I need to finish well, in this case, for the team to finish third so everything is perfect.” Asked about Simeone, Tiago assured that the Argentinian coach “is vital in this team, in this club and next year he'll keep being it. He's our leader, it will be a new year and we will probably have new players. Others will leave and we'll start another battle to be where we want to.”