He Athletic tied the qualification for the Champions League on Saturday, but the great joy of the season for the rojiblancos -Until now- arrived at Anfield. Get off Liverpool, current champion and favorite, when few bet on Simeone's, it was a release for the team, which went from the ups and downs of a transition course to recover your best feelingss and see yourself capable of everything. But immediately the competition stopped …
Three months later the League returned and Atleti found a reliable version. From the locker room is recognized that the night of Anfield has influenced. After beating Betis, Koke He explained it: “After Liverpool there was a turning point. We have found ourselves. Then came the break that reinforced us to continue working aware that we could. ” Simeone expressed days before. “From the feelings against Liverpool, it was clear that the team was going to compete as it does. You can win or not, but who knows how to compete has already shown it “, commented after beating Levante. The team had become self-convinced of its ability. This past week he insisted: “From Liverpool there was an improvement and an important leap in players like Arias, Correa, Carrasco and Llorente, that have taken us one step further … “.
Why yes for a footballer there was a before and after in Anfield, that's Marcos Llorente. The Liverpool hero, who punched the table with his double. He presented himself to the coach and to the world as an option for attack and also was filled with confidence. Now it's a plus, one of the props of this Atleti full of faith and enthusiasm for the final challenge …
Other whose quote went up without the focus of goals and assists, is Lodi. The Brazilian was struggling as he adapted, leaving you often doubt as an advocate. The double duel against Liverpool catapulted him and now it's one of the most important pieces of equipment. The locker room has been armed with morale and, giving continuity to what happened in the eighths of the Champions League, he has convinced himself that he can look anyone in the eye if he is 100%.