Simeone: "I'm proud of having these players"
Atlético’s coach was satisfied with the commitment of his players and stressed the importance of continuing to fight for the objectives.
Atlético’s coach was satisfied with the commitment of his players and stressed the importance of continuing to fight for the objectives.
The qualifying round was heading for the extra time when Chicharito scored in an even match, and with our team playing with 10 due to Arda Turan being sent off. The team held up but the goal didn’t come.
Atlético’s coach called 21 players to visit the Bernabéu.
Jorge Resurrección, Koke, was the player who accompanied Simeone at the press conference prior to the second leg match of the Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid.
The Argentinian coach highlighted the importance of the match at the press conference prior to the second leg match of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Raúl García was a starter and was close to scoring twice in the second half. Gámez once again assisted on the second goal with a throw-in.
Atlético’s coach assessed the triumph achieved in Riazor and highlighted the first minutes of game.
Griezmann scored two goals, one of them a spectacular bicycle kick, that almost sentenced the match in the first half. Afterwards, Deportivo shortened distances in the final stretch.
Simeone has decided to travel to the capital of Coruña with 18 players, among which we won't find the suspended Gabi and Mario Suárez and Mandzukic, who are suffering some discomfort.
Diego Pablo Simeone answered the media before travelling to Coruña. The coach acknowledges that Deportivo’s need is going to require a lot of work from his team.