Simeone made a brief summary of the game. "We started the game with three in midfield and Adrian open on the right side, between the lines waiting for their game, which is very good." For the man from Buenos Aires, the tie is still open and expected a tough match at San Mames. "The first cup matches are more studied and think it was a classic cup game with two teams that have the same chance of qualifying. I’m sure it will be a tough game at San Mames," he said.

On the change of Guilavogui, Simeone admitted that "We were looking for other features to give you more pressure and that’s why I made the change."

Second legs are always tougher because "when starting the championships everyone is thinking about playing well because there are many games. Now anything goes and teams play football because football to win” He said.

Finally, the Atletico coach was full of praise for Koke . "Today he had the tempo to which we are accustomed. Perhaps the player who played more games. When I bring him off he always ask why he came off and when I rotate he asks why he does not play. He is a nice player who gives us many variants and his cross for the goal was extraordinary" he said.