"We found solutions in a game full of adversity"
Diego Pablo Simeone appeared in the press room after winning 3-2 against Levante. The coach was impressed by the vibrant performance from his team and thanks to the "effort and heart" managed to pull ahead.
Simeone said the "tenacity, patience and intensity" in a tough game that had to be interpreted in different ways. "What I liked most was the end, I am convinced and I share the different ways of playing the game that when you have the crunch match and when it appears different to what you expected, we showed great tenacity, patience and a lot of intensity from the second minutes until the 93rd minute.
"Football is about mistakes. We are not exempt from committing them, it is normal that we make mistakes. Today we made some but in the four-day rotation with a different group, we were lossing 1-0 and came back to win in both games because the team never gives up. We played with a lot of pride and a lot of heart. With the support of the people having a magical day in the Calderón. Today has been a real feast of football on the field" he admitted enthusiastically.
The team has reacted to various misfortunes that have complicated the game from minute one. "In the difficulties we must find solutions. We got in to the lead then they hit us on the counter attack . The team did not give in and the supporters needs to be close to the players because they are doing amazing things," he said.
Before wishing merry christmas to the red and white fans, Simeone reiterated that "we work every day to improve" it is the only way to keep fighting among the best. "I will never tire of saying it. We know our limitations and difficulties. When I talk about going game by game, a doctor an architect , we felt very identified with people working every day to get by. We have a lot of heart and hard work. If we go day by day we will be able to fight," he said.
