“We will play a final with the beauty that comes with a powerful and strong Madrid”
BARCELONA, Jan. 9 (SportsFinding) –
The coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Pablo Simeone, commented that they have surpassed FC Barcelona (2-3) in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup by “heart and claw” to overcome the 2-1 they had against, making of frustration and his illusion his weapons to sow “disappointment” in the Blaugrana side.
“The game was handled very well by Barcelona but we knew that in the long game we had options, we could sustain the game and it gave us a chance. After their second goal canceled, from our frustration, we went to their frustration, and our illusion it was his disappointment, “he argued at a press conference.
And this, added to the claw 'mattress' and the success, did the rest. “Barça had chances and goals, but in the 75th minute what this team always has appeared; the heart, the claw, the belief, the search and in a situation that seemed difficult to impossible, the feeling appeared that if we tied we could win, and that's how it happened, “he celebrated.
“The irruption of Llorente and the change of position of Correa gave us strength and wings, possession of a high ball, and minutes were played near the end where we could see that we were really close. Now we have to recover well so that the players arrive the best to the game and play a final, with all the beautiful things that it entails, “he said.
“It is necessary to live it with tranquility, it is a pass to a final that is always important for our fans, soccer players and club. After a very hard game, we face one of the best in the world and the best in possession, we suffer enough in the first part but the second started differently, “he added about playing the final against Real Madrid.
A final that foresees disputed and complicated. “The change that Madrid is having is reflected in the field, the absence of Bale, Benzema and Hazard are now five midfielders, with movement and possession, they made a great game. We will have a powerful and strong rival. We try to compete against the best, that they are. Zidane is a fantastic coach, suitable for Real Madrid. The results speak for themselves, “he said of the whites.