On April 19, the 33rd round of La Liga matches came to an end, Atletico Madrid swept Haval at home with a score of 5-0, leading the table with a four-point advantage, temporarily surpassing Real Madrid in second place. After the match, Atletico coach Simeone commented on this key victory.
--A crucial victory
"We're coming off a draw with Betis in the last round, and we actually had a chance to get more in the last game, or even a reversal. In the first 30 minutes of this game, our offense seemed to drag a bit and the team didn't create many chances. But Herrera and Coq's play helped us break the deadlock, and then Lodi and Carrasco's aggressive running created some threats for us. I'm satisfied with Correa's performance, which proved my previous judgment. As for Llorente, he is improving."
--Correa's goal
"Correa and I have worked together for many years and we know each other very well. We both know exactly when we need to communicate and when we need to let players think for themselves. The numbers show that the whole team trusts him, and he's the only player on the team who is a full-timer."
--About Le Marre
"That's a question best answered by the medical team, he's suffering from muscle spasms at the moment and we're hoping for a speedy recovery. Yesterday he did well in training and the medical team said he is not fully recovered yet. We hope he will be fully recovered by Thursday or at the latest by next Sunday because we need him."
--Would prefer to be ahead or behind in a game against another opponent
"The most important thing is to win and that's the most important thing that puts us at ease. Real Madrid have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, Villarreal are in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, Barcelona have won the Copa del Rey, and Sevilla are in the hunt for the La Liga title. All we have to do now is keep working hard and aim to win the La Liga title. Real Madrid and Barcelona always win the title and we must try to break their monopoly."
--About the European Super League
"Whatever the club decides, for me it's about being ready to lead training at any time, anywhere. For the club, I don't have any doubt that they will make the best decision."
-Planning for the aftermath
"The players are now highly motivated and energized, the end of the season is a completely different game. Getting a win always gives us strength and with seven rounds of the league left now, the next game against Huesca is crucial."
