MADRID, 20 One. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The coach of Real Sociedad, Imanol Alguacil, was “very satisfied” after his team’s victory against Atlético de Madrid (2-0), in the round of 16 of the Cup, and stressed that it was “an unforgettable night” after signing “a round party”.
“It was what we needed, a round match. There have been a couple of details that we can improve but it has been our night against a great team at European level, with a great coach and the game we have played has a lot of merit”, valued Alguacil in Press conference.
“We are fair winners and I think that from the beginning to the end in offensive and defensive tasks, the team has been enormous. It has been an unforgettable night. Everyone enjoyed it, the players, the fans and above all, the rival in front of us”, he stressed about Atletico.
Asked how he has seen his team – not far from the level of a few months ago when the results turned their backs – the ‘txuri urdin’ coach assured “it’s not new, this team between areas there are very few times that it doesn’t give the level “. “Obviously during the 90 minutes there are always moments but this team always gives the callus. Today we were above the rival in both areas”.
“Everything is important, putting yourself ahead, playing the game we’ve played, the chances we’ve generated, it was already clear that we were superior to them. We’ve come out in the best possible way and this helps. The team had very, very, very clear what he wanted to do and we were superior. The second goal marked the game but the game was perfect from start to finish”, he stated.
“I also want to talk about those who have not played and those who have not been at the start or have not participated because everyone is ready. When we are not, I am the first to say it, but today I am. Not only with the 11 who have played , but with the 24 who have come”, he added about the rest of the squad that did not participate this Wednesday.
“I ASK FORGIVENESS ON BEHALF OF THE CLUB”
Finally, about the conversation with Simeone prior to the match, Alguacil revealed that he wished him “luck”. “It is true that what has happened has reached me. Ask for forgiveness, I am sorry, that is not our hobby and we have shown it later on the field”.
“This fans is what they have done afterwards, encourage their team and have a lot of respect for the rival. I don’t know exactly what happened, but I do know that something has happened. I’m sorry from the club,” Alguacil concluded.