was killed and dyed red! In the first round of the Champions League, Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 3-2, and after the final goal, Simeone was red. After the game, Simeone was interviewed by moviestar.
How to evaluate this score?
Multiple factors. The team started poorly and lacked luck in the first goal conceded, disrupting our plan. The opponent then entered the world wave. But the team gradually regained the situation with their spirit, hard work and quality, creating opportunities to prove their existence. Llorente's 2-1 goal before the end of the first half boosted morale. In the second half, we improved our level through more steady passes and controls. Although the opponent's counterattack is very threatening, we are always in a stalemate. After the equalization of 2-2, Van Dijk hit a shocking world wave. Failure leaves bitterness, but it further demonstrates the spirit necessary to play for Atletico Madrid. What happened in the stands at
3 to 2?
People always say that they should maintain respect, but there are still people behind me throughout the game. I can't respond as a coach. Although my reaction should not be rationalized, it is not easy to endure 90 minutes of insults. The referee understood the situation. It is hoped that Liverpool can improve this aspect and should be investigated when the person responsible is identified. Is
an insulting remark?
The insults throughout the game also include provocative gestures. It is me who must keep calm, I have to bear gestures, abuse and any situation. Why? Because I have to be patient in my position.
Positive factors in the competition?
Spirit is exactly what we need. Many new players are adapting to the process. We fought in a difficult field and faced a brave opponent, we were 0-2 at the beginning. This wasn't a good sign, but we were able to go all out, stick to the fight and drag the game to the limit. If you are destined to lose, then you will lose. The content of the
press conference is as follows. What's going on with the
red card?
Let's start with my own part. We are in a situation where we have no right to react and it is inappropriate when we react because we are the focus. But just as we oppose racism and insult players, the coaching seat is closely linked to the stands and it is not easy to be abused throughout the game. When the third goal appeared, in addition to insulting someone, I also made provocative gestures. How does the
team deal with the 0-2 situation?
The goal at the beginning of the game was somewhat lucky, which helped boost the opponent's momentum, and then they scored into the world wave in an extraordinary way. About 15 or 20 minutes later, we started to show our presence, appearing in the opponent's half, creating scoring opportunities, pulling the game back to a balance rather than being dominated by Liverpool like we did in the previous few minutes.
We scored through a cross from the wing. The second half became a tug-of-war, with the opponent expanding the score through counterattacks, and we continue to look for breakthroughs. We adjusted our lineup and sought space for transmission by changing positions to finally equalize the score. The team then began to retreat, and their physical fitness decreased. The opponent took advantage of the situation to chase and hit the world with a corner kick opportunity. Congratulations to our opponents, but I value the spirit we show more, which is exactly the spirit of Atletico Madrid.
Did this failure bring morale incentives?
When the result is not satisfactory, no one cares about anything except the absent players. You can only face the final score. But I know the path we have taken, I leave with satisfaction, with the spirit I hope the players will show. We can lose, and if we are destined to lose, then we will lose.
Max Llorente's wonderful performance
This stadium is very good for him, he has good memories and will continue to create new ones. He once again played great games as a fullback/midfielder and we continued to adjust in the coaching seat to the team's needs. We replaced Cork, Sollot, Molina to revitalize and continue to deal with our outstanding opponents. The game could have had different endings, which helped us continue to grow and stay what we showed today.
You said that if you were destined to lose, you would lose like this. The team responded when they were behind 0-2, especially when the first goal was a rebound but turned into a goal, which encouraged the opponent's momentum. We dealt with this dangerous disadvantage, re-entered the game and achieved equalization, and Sollot could have scored a 3-3 goal in the last moment, and that was our path. In the Champions League we will encounter excellent opponents at this level, and we have proven to be competitive.
Does the insult target your nationality?
I don't want to elaborate on the insults. From my standpoint, I have to stay calm and bear what is happening behind the bench. Before society solves this problem, any coach must endure it because it always exists.
Can
explain what the referee said to you?
No.