Saturday was day for Atletico Madrid. They returned to successful methods in La Liga with , and with their metropolis rivals , it implies that the 2 groups at the moment are separated by a single level within the battle for prime spot.
Saturday’s match was additionally a major one for Diego Simeone, who celebrated 500 La Liga matches in command of Atleti, whom he joined method again in December 2011. He spoke of the achievement when addressing the media (by way of ), as he additionally paid tribute to those who have helped him alongside the way in which.
“We glance at the moment, however I’m very pleased with this journey. There have been many individuals on the teaching employees who’re now not right here, gamers who shared an concept, leaders who’re additionally not right here and accompanied us. It makes me very pleased. And if I enable myself to thank these 500 video games, I make a bit for my household: my spouse, my daughters, my sons as a result of I like this membership very a lot, however I’ve taken loads of time away from my household.
“I’m very fortunate. I’ve had individuals round me who work very nicely, teammates from the teaching employees, managers, the individuals who assist us repeatedly and the gamers who’ve adopted us. There is no such thing as a concept if there isn’t any consequence on the sector. I all the time have a look at Gabi, Juan, Filipe who’ve left a legacy and the remaining proceed to signify.”
Simeone additionally spoke on his son Giuliano, who continues to make a giant distinction for Atletico Madrid this season.
“When issues are seen you don’t want to intensify extra. I invite him to proceed working in the identical method, he is aware of how he works and he’s another participant who we are going to demand to proceed enhancing as a result of he has issues to enhance.”