On September 20th, in the first round of the Champions League, Atlético Madrid secured a comeback victory at home, defeating RB Leipzig 2-1. Atlético’s head coach Diego Simeone stated that the new format of the Champions League has placed higher demands on the team, necessitating a full push for victories.
Simeone spoke about the team’s victory: “Under the new format of the Champions League, it compels us to strive for a win by all means because a draw no longer holds much significance.”
Simeone also gave high praise to his players: “We managed to secure a win through different methods and with different players; our players performed excellently on the field, helping us achieve the desired victory.”
Simeone talked about Vermeren, who was loaned to RB Leipzig: “I like his performance very much; he found himself in a tough match, which would definitely bring him pressure, but fortunately, his performance was very steady, and he controlled the game well in his position. He played very well against us, and I wish him all the best going forward.”
Simeone also mentioned Alvarez: “I haven’t considered his position on the field; he is naturally a striker, and he is very important to us. He is working hard to showcase his abilities. The same goes for Sorloth; we are still waiting for him to score as many goals as possible.”
Simeone: The New Champions League Format Forces Us to Secure Wins as Draws Are No Longer Sufficient. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/39618.html
