"You have to be self-critical and start demonstrating on the pitch"

Koke Resurrection, captain of Atlético de Madrid, analyzed his team’s defeat in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup against Athletic.

Koke in the semifinal match of the Spanish Super Cup between Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club

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Koke Resurrection, captain of Atletico Madrid, analyzed his team’s defeat in the semi-final of the Spain Supercup before him Athletic. “We have to be self-critical and change the situation. What cannot be is that we do the most difficult thing, which is to put ourselves ahead. And in two set pieces, they hurt us again and put us back in the game,” he said in words to MoviStar.

“This is working on it, especially the concentration on this type of plays in which they are hurting us”, he explained to add: “It was an even game, when we increased the pace we felt more comfortable, attacking. That’s what we have to try to do for the rest of the season.”

“We have three competitions that we have to fight to the death, we were very excited about this one because we came with great enthusiasm. It could not be. To get better. Words don’t matter, what we have to do is demonstrate on the pitch”, the Vallecano finished.