Simeone: "The match was competitive and the knockout round is difficult”
Diego Pablo Simeone assessed positively the work of the whole team and the final win against a rival that stood its ground.
The Argentinian coach said that "it was a game that was played pretty well, with commitment, with a lot of effort from the players. We were losing 1-0 and we could comeback from that in the first half with the goal and other scoring chances. The knockout round is difficult because the 1-2 is tight.”
Regarding the rival in this knockout round, he said, “Reus is a competitive team. It has manages the ball well and has a good organization as a team. They got ahead and never despaired. They always kept the same rhythm in the match and that made the match competitive."
As to the midfield, he pointed out that "Koke has a good pass in the midfield. Saúl is more from that position. Both did a good job and are able to play there. Even Thomas, although I think he’s more a right winger."