Diego Pablo Simeone appeared before the final, after Griezmann’s press conference. The red and white coach was seen focused, as it could not be otherwise, on a match that is worth a title.
13 years since the last final. How have Atlético and Simeone changed? One always ends up evolving, one is not the same. It’s one thing to be 20, 30, 40… and be a footballer or coach. We have been growing with the possibilities that the club has given us, always maintaining an idea and a search. We haven’t changed that.
Emotional factor. We know how nice it is to play in a final for any athlete, giving everything to win. We played an important match on Tuesday, which left us on a very nice step, the Champions League semi-final, but now we return to earth and we are on earth. We know the difficulties we are going to encounter against a competitive rival, with different ways of attacking. We don’t expect anything other than to take the game where we can hurt them.
More than 20,000 red and white followers and millions from their homes. Thank you, I can’t say anything else. Thank you, thank you and thank you for the support I have had since I arrived many years ago, when I returned as a footballer, in my process as a coach since 2013, with difficulties that we went through towards enormous growth. Thank you, I have no other word for all my people.
One step away from winning… It is managed with enthusiasm, enthusiasm, faith, humility… and security.
What does this final mean to you? A process that evolves: continuity has a path that never ends up being what you want, but in which you do see what you are looking for.
Did you imagine being here when the season started? I always imagine the best, I have no other thought. I repeat, it is not only about winning a Cup but a goal that we have ahead of us for a lot of things.
Simeone before a final: Varied, depending on the moment. Quiet, calm, reserved, thoughtful… the place I have is important, but the determining factor is that of the footballers.
Headdresses: Everyone who is in the call starting tomorrow we think they can help us. Pablo will accompany us if the team needs him
Importance of having played finals: There is no rule. Age does not count in football. We have the most difficult game and they have it inside their heads. Those who can solve it will benefit.
