On Sunday night Beijing time, we will return to La Liga to face the Challenge of Espanyol at home. Simeone just attended the pre-match press conference. Media friends first asked about the goal at the end of the season:
'The most important challenge we have is to come up with the performances from the last game, the players and our coaching staff have shown us our competitiveness, and the challenge is that everyone has to be involved, whether they play or not.
On the shift in centre of gravity from the Champions League back to La Liga:
'As you can see, we put a lot of effort into it, although we didn't reach our goal of qualifying, the team is well aware that they have done a good game, you gave your all and there is nothing to regret, now the team is training methodically, focusing on the next round of opponents, they are doing a good job, we can't take it lightly."
How you feel after the Champions League:
"I feel good because I showed the highest level of the team, but football is ultimately about the outcome of the game, we really weren't tough enough, but we calmly gave everything on the pitch. We have games ahead of us, and we're going to fight one game at a time. ”
After the match against Manchester City, no one left the game, is this a manifestation of atletico's pride:
"Atletico's pride is carved into the bones, and it doesn't need a particular night to wake it up, this pride has always been there. From the time I was a player, Atletico people have always maintained this loyalty and enthusiasm, and the things we can give back to the fans are hard work, respect for the club and excellent competitiveness. ”
Although it is a year that is doomed to be fruitless, can atletico's performance of never giving up on the field also be regarded as a "champion" in some sense? ：
'I don't like to look for a title with pretty words, the only thing to count is the performance on the field, keep working hard and tomorrow's match against Espanyol.