Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
commander-in-chief
Simone (name)
In a post-match interview, he expressed his satisfaction with the team's qualification for the Champions League as a result of the team's efforts, while also mentioning the team's defensive performance in the game and the summary of the season. Here are some of his main points:
1. On qualifying for the Champions League: Simeone expressed his satisfaction with the team's qualification for the Champions League, believing that it was the result of the team's efforts and an opportunity for the team to continue to grow.
2. Regarding the shutout of the game: he mentioned the team's improvement in the defensive end and emphasized that defense was the key to the team's victory, and hoped that the team could keep up this kind of defense.
3. Summary of the season: Simeone said he valued what the team had done, acknowledged the team's highlights and shortcomings, and emphasized that staying at the front of the pack would not be easy, and that he hoped to be able to make a more in-depth discussion at the end of the season.
4. Regarding the matches he regretted: he mentioned the matches against Bilbao and Borussia Dortmund, arguing that the team had not shown the decisiveness it should have, but he also pointed out that the team had achieved good results in the Copa del Rey and the Champions League this season.
5. Evaluation of Griezmann: Simeone praised Griezmann's performance in the game, especially completing a hat-trick while playing with an injury, as well as the performance of other players such as De Paul and Barrios.
