Juanfran Torres spoke in the mixed zone after the match against Vigo. Content with the goal, but mostly for direct qualification in to next years Champions League, he reflected the ambition of the team to win every game remaining until the end of the season.
Diego Costa was instrumental in his return to the starting lineup. He scored the first goal early in the second half and worked throughout the match, being decisive in the three points.
Diego Pablo Simeone spoke in the press conference after the victory in Vigo certifying direct qualification to Champions League. Content with the achievement, he wanted to thank everyone at the club for a magnificent season at Atletico Madrid
Goals from Diego Costa, Juanfran and Falcao underlined a solid performance from Atletico Madrid against Celta. Courtois broke Abel’s minutes without conceding away from home record but saw the run ended.
In Vigo, Courtois became the keep who has remained unbeaten away from home for the longest (681 minutes) in the history of Atletico. Thibaut is also heading for the Zamora trophy.
After the game against Deportivo, Atletico Madrid trained for the first time this week with the mind set on the next league game on Wednesday, also in Galicia, against Celta Vigo.
Adrian Lopez spoke in the news conference after the morning training in Majadahonda Sports City. The striker said the team has had an outstanding season in which they could put the icing on the cake by winning all remaining games.
The Turkish midfielder Arda Turan played 25 minutes in the match against Deportivo in Riazor, returning to the pitch after being injured on 31 March in the clash against Valencia.