Juanfran: “The duels that are so evenly matched are decided by the small details”
The Spanish international highlighted before the media that he expects an even game where they are stronger and able to win the three points which are “very important”.
Atlético’s fullback spoke to the media at a press conference prior to the team’s training session, where he stressed that the match will be similar to the last duels with Real Madrid. “There will be few surprises. It will be a game similar to the previous ones. A different match for them and for us, every year, the rivalry is more intense and beautiful. These are games that, speaking with Real Madrid players who are in the national team, everyone likes to play. We’re eager to play them. It will be decided by the details, such even duels are decided by the small details. In the Super Cup, we had the chance to win, there were minimal details of which we took advantage both in the Bernabeu and the Calderón. We grew strong and hopefully, the same will happen and we can win”, he pointed out.
In addition, the Spaniard has stated that the duel will be even but they hope to win. “It’s never a good time to visit the Bernabeu. It’s a complicated field, it will be very hard to win, just as hard as it is for them to visit the Calderón because we don’t make things easy. It will be a very even game where we hope our strengths are better than theirs, I’m a positive man and I hope so”, he said.
We’ll try to be better and win the three points, which are very important
For the Spanish international, they key of the change in the trends of recent years in the games against Real Madrid is the way Simeone makes them face the matches. “Since the arrival of our coach, we’ve worked and considered the games in a way that has brought us closer to winning them. The coach will not change, we will not change and I’m convinced that we’ll prepare the game so we’re better on Saturday and we can win the three points, which are very important”, he pointed out.
The player from Crevillente has also pointed out that his way of competing is non-negotiable because due to this, Atlético fans are proud of their team, and that is what really matters. “We’re a great team and we try to show our skills every game. The matches against Real Madrid are intense, beautiful games. The fans are wishing for a derby because of how even they are, their intensity, the scoring opportunities and the strength with which both teams play the game. What’s clear is that we won’t lose our symbols of identity. Everyone is happy with the way Atlético de Madrid plays, the fans really are, they’re proud of their team and that’s what matters the most. We care very little about what people who aren’t Atleti fans think”, he said.
