The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida, attended the media at the commemorative event for the tenth anniversary of Spain's triumph in the World Cup in South Africa held in Madrid's Plaza de Colón. He spoke of Atlético, the Selection and the possible celebration of the League title that Real Madrid can win.
Being mayor or winning the World Cup …
“They are two different joys, but two joys. I remember Iniesta's goal and Robben's save. I hit a boat on the sofa. They are different joys but two joys.”
Would you change the World Cup for an Atlético Champions League?
“I would not change the World Cup for an Atleti European Cup. I am very Atleti but I am a fan of the National Team.”
How do you see Spain today?
“I think Luis Enrique is the ideal coach to carry out a good European Championship. We are going to play a great role.”
About the Champions and Atleti draw
“What was known yesterday was the bad luck of Leipzig, Atalanta and PSG. The quarterfinals of a Champions League will never be against an easy team. As Aragonese said, any team can paint your face.”
Possible celebration of the Real Madrid League in Cibeles
“We are working with the Community and Real Madrid to establish a security protocol so that there is a celebration. It will not be the celebration that all Madrid fans would have liked, but it will work to guarantee a safe environment. It must be celebrated, of course, but being aware of the current situation. Images of agglomerations like those we have seen elsewhere cannot be produced in Cybele. “