The game was like a game of chess in which both teams cancelled each other out "The two teams looked to their characteristics to enhance their virtues and try to cancel out the opponent. It was a tough game, it was a game between two teams going first and both have 50 points in the first half of the league. It was a very competitive match and the draw was a result of the work, stress and commitment for the group. There were few chances for both side although we had the most dangerous one in the first part. It was a nice meeting because the two teams were strong," he said.

Being at the top of the table is something " very good." "I saw on the field two competitive teams, which canceled out each other's strength. The game went well, we always want to win but we are at the top of the table so it’s ok," he said.

The ongoing work of the players has made it possible to harvest the best first round of our history. "50 points are a lot but they have been earned . They have worked for them, have run and have done everything they had to be here. We have to congratulate the players and now it rest because Tuesday is another important game in the Copa del Rey match,” he predicted.

Finally, Diego Pablo Simeone stressed "the great work of the forwards. Defensively we work a lot but without the effort of the forward it is impossible for everything to work. The players are very committed to our vision and want to do something really nice. Today it worked well, we got a good result and we keep in a special place and 50 points are a lot," he said.