'I loved him' – Diego Simeone pays tribute to Atletico Madrid's Copa del Rey opponents
Atletico Madrid reached the second round of the Copa del Rey on Thursday, but they didn't have things going their way against sixth-tier UE Vic. It took until the 81st minute for the deadlock to be broken by Julian Alvarez, who added his second late on to secure a 2-0 win.
Julián Álvarez has 5 G/A in his last 5 games for Atlético Madrid. pic.twitter.com/Rpy327Q18z
— Atletico Universe (@architetturauniverse) October 31, 2024
Ace for AS DiaryAthletics coach Diego Simeone gave his post-match assessment, and spoke glowingly of Vic.
“For us it was not a surprise, we saw some of the opponent's games. I loved how they played with passion, commitment, with intensity every dance and the search to respond to our tactics.
“I'm happy for the opponent because they asked us a lot, they made us generate situations that, for the moment we crossed, the goal cost as much. In the first we had the chances and we couldn't score, then it came the penalty and Julian's goal that secured the win.”
It's a morale-boosting win Atletico MadridAlthough it was not a convincing performance, Simeone will want more from his side on Sunday when they host Las Palmas at the Metropolitano.
