Manager Quique Sánchez Flores appeared before the media after Atlético de Madrid defeated Hércules, a win that clinches the team’s spot in at least a play-in round for the Europa League. The ‘rojiblanco’ head coach appeared pleased and emotional about what happened during and after the match. “It’s been a tough week but fortunately the team won and is in Europe. The team has progressed since we arrived: we’re leaving behind an academy, titles, the team in Europe… that’s the idea you have when to arrive at any team,” he stated.

The Atlético manager also highlighted that “the season isn’t over. We have to go to Mallorca with the idea of playing a good match and trying to win to finish as well as possible. If the team is now capable of understanding what they’ve achieved, which is to be in Europe, will loosen up a bit and play without anxiety. We’ll be facing a team that will be playing to avoid relegation, so we’re going to come up against hell. If we’re able to play with emotion we’ll be capable of moving up spots in the table, which would be very good news to avoid the Europa League play-in round.'

Additionally, Quique Sánchez Flores appeared very appreciative of the fans at the Vicente Calderón. “They pushed us on during the tough times of the season. I’m very appreciative of all of them for their unconditional support,” he concluded