Simeone: "The tests went well'
The Argentine coach is happy with the performance of his team in the Euro-American Cup, with work that will serve for the future commitments of the new season.
The Argentine coach is happy with the performance of his team in the Euro-American Cup, with work that will serve for the future commitments of the new season.
Leo Baptistão, Courtois and Raul Garcia commented on the victory after the final whistle agint Nacional. The word from them all is clear, we must keep working.
The Uruguayan received a plaque, a membership card and a shirt with the number 3 in memory of his passage through the Montevideo club before the start of the match against Nacional.
Our two wins, plus those of Seville and Porto allow Europe win the Euroamerican Cup title. A organisational success reflected in packed stadiums with special environments.
Two goals from Leo Baptistão in the second half were instrumental in picking up the second Euroamericana Cup victory and giving a 6-2 win in favor of Europe in the international trophy.
Diego Pablo Simeone appeared at the press conference before the game with Juanfran Torres. Both stressed the importance of the game and the requirements of playing against a team like Uruguayan side Nacional in the spectacular setting of the Centennial Stadium.
This Sunday will see Atleti end their Euro-American Cup in Montevideo. The opponent will be National after their youth team beat Peñarol in a game that decided which Uruguayan team would represent their country in this tournament.
Atletico Madrid put in a double session on the first day in Uruguay. Simeone worked on tactics ahead of the game against Nacional on Sunday in the final game of the Euro-American Cup.
Villa, Óliver, Manquillo, and Borja Gimenez took part in a game with players from the Atletico Madrid Youth Honor Division team in a game played on field 4 of the Sports City. Borja (2) and Villa scored the goals in the game
The Football League has announced the schedule of the first two games of the season. We play against Sevilla at the Sanchez Pizjuan on Sunday the 18th at 23:00 hours and receive Rayo on Sunday 25th at 19:00.