Saturday was a good day for Atletico Madrid. They returned to winning ways in La Liga with a 2-0 win over Mallorca, and with their city rivals that lose Real Madrid at Espanyol, this means that the two teams are now separated by a single point in the battle for the top place.
Saturday's game was also important for Diego Simeone, who celebrated 500 LA Liga matches that were in charge of Athleti, which he accompanied in December 2011. He spoke about the performance when tackling the media (via Marca), because he also paid tribute to those who helped him along the way.
“We look at the present, but I am very happy with this trip. There were many people in the coaching staff who are no longer here, players who shared an idea, leaders who are not and accompanied us. It makes me very happy. And when I allow myself to thank these 500 games, I make a section for my family: my wife, my daughters, my sons because I love this club very much, but I took a lot of time away from my family.
“I'm very lucky. I have had people around me who work very well, teammates from the coaching staff, managers, the people who constantly support us and the players who followed us. There is no idea if there is no consequence of the field. I always look at Gabi, Juan, Filipe who has left an inheritance and continues to represent the rest. “
Simeone also spoke about his son Giuliano, who continues to make a big difference for Atletico Madrid this season.
“If things are seen, you no longer have to accentuate. I invite him to keep working in the same way, he knows how he works and he is still a player we will demand to keep improving because he has things to improve. “
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