Simeone: “Madrid’s motivation will increase against a rival who has already beaten them”

Diego Simeonecoach of Atlético de Madridaddressed the media in the preview of Sunday’s derby against the real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Is there a condition that they didn’t change the Cup match?

“There is nothing to discuss, it has been discussed, now we focus on what is there and now is the Bernabéu game on Sunday night.”

A mistake your team must not make to beat Madrid

“To play a match like we used to play against Madrid. They are one of the best rivals, they don’t lose or lose too much, they have very good management in the dressing room of their coach, a very high quality of footballers and we will have to take the fight where we think we can do damage.”

Good performance by players like Barrios or Reinildo in rotations

“For tomorrow I have no doubt who will start. Sometimes I have doubts before the games but not this time.”

Main match to maintain League options

“With so many days left, it’s not good to think like that, we think it’s a very important game, against a team that is first, that plays at home and its people will support it and to get to that game we will . has to be very good.”

Neighborhoods

“I see him in three midfield positions, he can be a midfielder because of his speed, dynamics, recovery… He has a lot to grow, he is in a moment of constant evolution, we will ask for more more from him, we need more from him. Very happy with I like him, we followed him when we were young so he would be close to us, to accompany him but to demand of him.”

Message for some Atlético fans heading to the Bernabéu

“I don’t think our fans need any message, they know how we compete and the enthusiasm with which we play each game.”

Best team moment of the season?

“I don’t know because we don’t know what will happen later. The team is responding well in the last few games and we hope to continue along the same lines.”

Two derbies won out of three

“We played two games at home and one away, because the atmosphere in Arabia will be similar to what we will see tomorrow at the Bernabéu, and they are strong there.”

Atleti hurt Madrid but Madrid have a margin due to the points advantage

I don’t think they have any pressure, the motivation will increase because they are rivals they have already lost, but I don’t think the Madrid players do so many things, they go out to win, they know that’s it. winning is worth it and they work accordingly.”

Beating Madrid three times in the same season would be…

“Win three games”

Morata

“We are seeing if he or Memphis starts, although I have already decided (laughs). He is okay, he trained hard, with great enthusiasm and he is a very important player for us as Memphis.”