The Argentinian has been nominated by FIFA for the award of World Coach of the Year. An award that will be decided in Zurich on January 12th in the same gala as the Golden Ball, for which Diego Costa and Courtois opt. For his part, Saúl Ñíguez has been nominated for the Golden Boy.
A goal from Mandžukić on minute 40 was enough to defeat a feisty Getafe, that played almost the entire second half with ten due to the expulsion of Alexis. Control, game and chances were ours.
Atlético's goalkeeper admitted to the media that the group is only thinking about the duel against Getafe. A very important match to keep adding points three at a time.
Various Atleti players spoke to the media after the landslide (5-0) against Malmö FF, but everyone agreed on how important it was to get the three points.