Simeone took stock of the draw against Real Madrid. "We started with a goal that hit us. We had a great reaction after the goal, after 20 minutes of the first half began, the team started to play nicely with move between lines, to press well, playing in rival area, creating many opportunities until the second half. The Marcelo and Carvajal´s entry gave the opponent a flight and we had some trouble where we could not find the final pass to define, especially a ball from Gabi that could not found Costa. Then their goal came in a difficult ball to solve, but the team did a great job",he said. "I am proud od the team. Men playing against everything and a great value", he said.

Justice in football dictates the final outcome. "The result is what it is. However much situations you had to win the match, what counts is the final result. I do care a lot about the play, and I think the team, today showed that it is alive, though one will bother it", he said.

On the changes not made, the Argentinian said "understood that we were winning the match and that the rhythm that was played was difficult to enter from outside. I looked good the players and therefore I did no more changes than Rodriguez, who has the features that the match asked for. Everyone did a great match. They did a superb match with intent, delivery and courage", he said.

Finally, Simeone said to be in the position that the team is, it is very good for keeping fighting until the end. "Surely the Barcelona will win today and there are still twelve dates to the end. There is time still and no doubt to be three points to the first at twelve dates to the end is very good for us".