Atlético coach justifies mattress club’s decision not to make progress for newly proclaimed League champion
Diego Pablo Simeone faces a transcendental derby for Atletico to take part in the next edition of the Champions League and he doesn’t want any distraction. Despite the fact that the duel with Real Madrid is dominated by the controversy that erupted in recent days around the decision of the club from rojiblanco not to go to the recently declared champion, the Argentinian tried to downplay the matter. “The club has made a concrete statement, explanatory perfectly. Congratulate Real Madrid, the players, the coaching staff, because they have done a great job. We respect Madrid, but more for our people,” Cholo said.
What happened that this gesture, which in the past was a sign of elegance and chivalry, is now seen as a humiliation for the rival? they asked him. “They are life forms. I don’t know if this is represented in other world championships. Every society is different and the Spanish has an example of congratulations to the rival in this corridor. Where I come from is not used as an example. We also live differently,” says Simeone.
Leaving aside this controversial issue, the Atlético coach emphasized the difficulty of the match against the eternal opponent. “We are against a rival that is very strong. We continue to see it to this day with the power it has. It’s always exciting to face a rival like Madrid, especially after he has won the championship,” Cholo said before highlighting the crucial nature of the game for his squad. “We are at a decisive moment of the season. There are still four finals left of the fourteen that remained from the League of fourteen. We are going into the derby with desire, illusion and enthusiasm. And try to avoid everything where is talked about. The only thing that interests us is the result,” he said.
He spoke about the qualities Atletico will have to show to win. “Let him be strong, focused and competitive,” said the Argentine, who does not expect Real Madrid to get carried away after winning the league title. “No, because the structure is not going to change, the way of playing. The coach is a great coach, with very clear ideas. Whoever plays retains the structure. The names vary, but not the proposal,” he claimed.
Finally, he ventured that there will be a fight until the last minute to be in the Champions League. “We know it will be very difficult until the end. Real, Villarreal, Sevilla, Betis are there. We will be there looking for an objective that has priority in our planning,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
I’m an experienced news author and editor based in New York City. I specialize in covering healthcare news stories for Today Times Live, helping to keep readers informed on the latest developments related to the industry. I have a deep understanding of medical topics, including emerging treatments and drugs, the changing laws that regulate healthcare providers, and other matters that affect public health.
