Simeone: "It was very positive to win and grow from there"

Diego Pablo Simeone assessed the red and white team’s performance after the tight victory against Eibar. The Argentinian coach made special emphasis on the importance of the game’s first minutes: "Today’s kickoff has been very good and we got the advantage. They came out a little to the back and we took advantage of it in the set pieces".

Atlético’s coach recognized the importance of the first victory of the season above the data of his one hundred League games with our team: "The numbers are important, we needed this win and the numbers continue to be very positive. We need to improve and we are on our way. Today’s win was very positive and we’ll grow from there. We hope this brings good results in the future".

The numbers are important, we needed this victory

Simeone highlighted the work of the newcomers, whose adjustment is on track: "We’re making an enormous effort with the work of those who have come. You tie, you win and that means you work more calmly. We are the first ones who want to improve and we’ll work on it".

The next League break will mean that several players will leave to play with their respective national teams, something that pleases Simeone: "We have many guys out and that didn’t happen before. Before, it was a good time to prepare better and today we have less each time, which speaks well of their work in almost three seasons. It’s important for the Club and for the players".