On November 7, Beijing time, in the 4th round of the Champions League, Atlético Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 away against Paris Saint-Germain. After the match, Atlético Madrid’s head coach, Diego Simeone, gave his comments.
Simeone said about the match: “Paris has reached the semi-finals and final of the Champions League in recent years. They have six or seven players under 24 on the field, with a very bright future. In this game, we were missing five important players, but the team still showed its fighting spirit. Although we conceded a goal early due to a mistake, we quickly leveled the score. Paris is very good at creating scoring opportunities, but fortunately, their luck was not on their side. Although we created fewer chances, we were fortunate to capitalize on them effectively.”
Simeone emphasized that one match should not be overanalyzed: “This is an important victory, but there is still a long way to go for the team. The sky didn’t fall after losing to Betis, and winning against Paris doesn’t mean everything will be smooth sailing now.”
Simeone noted that Atlético won because of higher efficiency: “Paris may have created 9-10 scoring opportunities on the field, similar to our previous match against Lille, where we also created 7-8 scoring opportunities but failed to convert them into goals. Ultimately, football is a sport decided by efficiency.”
Simeone talked about the players’ performances: “Griezmann’s assist helped the team secure the win, which is why he continues to be part of the team. Correa and Álvarez bring toughness to our midfield, covering the entire pitch and contributing defensively. Correa is very special; he is crucial to the team, and the game’s momentum changed after he came on.”
Simeone discussed the team’s prospects for advancing to the quarterfinals in the first stage: “We need to remain calm. Despite achieving a key victory, the road ahead will still be challenging.”
