Diego Pablo Simeone was very satisfied with having achieved the goal that Atlético de Madrid had set of playing in the next Champions League. After an irregular campaign, perhaps the most difficult since he arrived, he has managed to keep the team competing in the highest continental competition.
Objective accomplished
“I am happy above all for the players who had an irregular season, with a Champions League in which we competed very well and with a League in which we lacked regularity until the 14-game League arrived. The objective was reached, which I think has been something worked for, something deserved and that can be achieved for another year”.
Importance of being in Champions
“I remember that the first times I spoke with Enrique or Miguel they told me that it was very important to enter the Champions League for the next four or five seasons for the stability of the club. And it is something that has been achieved in part also through the work of many people who are not seen. Thanks to their work we are preparing for a new campaign playing in the Champions League”
The scoring facet
“It’s the year we’ve scored the most goals since I’ve been at the club. Incredibly, he’s also the one who scored the most goals for us since I’ve been at the club. We missed Savic and Giménez a lot due to injuries. Then came Reinildo who did us a lot of good because he has aggressiveness and courage. That has helped us to make a great campaign and recover values from the past”.
Oblak and Lodi clash
“I don’t know why we were just meeting with Vivas and Hernán at halftime. But if there are discussions, that’s good because it makes me feel like they’re in the game”.
The 400 matches
“Not difficult, but it is an important moment to reach this figure. If it weren’t for all the players who have passed, it would be impossible for the coaches to continue. I have a club that always supports me in difficult moments, and I am grateful. On the other hand, I want to thank all the footballers who allowed me this opportunity to reach 400 games”.
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