Koke reaches 200 matches as an Atlético
He played against Eibar as a starter in Ipurua after two matches absent due to injury.
He played against Eibar as a starter in Ipurua after two matches absent due to injury.
Diego Pablo Simeone, Atlético’s coach, said his team played well in the Cup and that the Eibar match will be complicated against a rival who has adapted well in the First Division.
The first two, after overcoming their muscular pains, and the Uruguayan, after serving his suspension, return to the list to measure against Eibar.
The captain explained how was sent off during the half time. Gabi was surprised by the reaction of the referee after our number 14 only pointed out that a play of the match, in his opinion, had been "a penalty and send off."
The Argentinian coach highlighted the image of Atlético‘s team during the first 45 minutes.
The red and white team was defeated by FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the King’s Cup in an exciting match.
The midfielder scored the only goal of the match, which helped defeat Arsenal and qualify for the quarter-finals.
Diego Pablo Simeone provided the squad list after the last training session prior to receiving FC Barcelona in the King's Cup.
Atlético's coach stressed the importance of maintaining their concentration during the entire match.
The young centre-back spoke about the Cup’s second leg against Barça and valued the importance that Simeone has had in his growth from when he arrived to our Club.