Simeone: "It's a good step, but more needs to be done"
Atletico coach was very satisfied by the second half of his men, but appealed for caution after the win at San Siro.
Atletico coach was very satisfied by the second half of his men, but appealed for caution after the win at San Siro.
Diego Costa spoke after scoring the goal that put the team ahead in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Satisfied with the result, the '19' of Atletico said the game was "difficult" and that nothing is decided in the tie.
Atletico Madrid dealt a major blow to AC Milan in the first leg of the knockout stages. Diego Costa got the goal which gave his side victory but special praise goes to Courtois who made some important saves in both the first and second halves.
The Piazza Duomo is the meeting point of all the Atletico fans traveling to the Italian city for the first leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Gabi spoke in the press conference about the desire and enthusiasm the Atletico players have facing this important game. According to the Atletico captain, the match will be very difficult since AC Milan have a great squad.
Diego Pablo Simeone spoke in the press conference before the match against Milan saying he expects "the best Milan" in a game with "no favorites" to be playing with "focus and determination" to achieve victory.
Saul Ñíguez remains contracted at Atletico Madrid until June 30th 2019. The club has seen tremendous future in the payer extended their contractual relationship.
The club has decided to extend the professional relationship with Raúl García until June 30th 2018. The Navarra born player re joined the team in 2007 and is one of three captains for the first team.
Thank you all for participating!
The Atletico coach called up all available players from the first team to travel to Milan and for the first leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League.