After an important match in the championship, the head coach of Atletico Madrid against Athletic Bilbao (3:2) Diego Simeone did not have any mixed feelings. The joy of an important victory was slightly overshadowed by the injury of Pablo Barrios.

El Cholo is already focusing on the main event of the season - the upcoming Champions League semi-final against London Arsenal. Analyzing the last match, Simeone noted the distinct contrast in his team’s performance before and after the break. In his words, the very focus of the team became the key to success:.

" First time buv mlyavim; we didn't play the way we wanted. We were deprived of clarity, but in the other half we were perfectly informed by those who were talking about during the break. For me, getting points was even more important, because now we have a greater advantage over Betis and we are closer to Villarreal. “Football is about moments and situations,” said Fahivets.

Okremo the mentor frowned at the sickness of the sick worker Pablo Barrios. Simeone, having determined absolute confidence in the grave and confidence in his turn:.

" It is his responsibility to learn this lesson, which will give him more strength to work. I already believe in new; he is important for the team, and we will look to him. I hope this period will be short, and we will be able to stay with us until the end of the season,” adding Diego.

Unimportant in personnel expenditures, the mattress covers are in a monstrous mood. Simeone emphasized that the team reached this stage of the tournament thanks to its unbreakable spirit and its ability to endure difficulties.

Turning up to the match against Arsenal on Wednesday, the head coach placed a special emphasis on the importance of supporting the stands, calling on the fans to become the twelfth leader of the team:.

“We have always had this additional strength to achieve the goals of the club and get closer to what the fans want - to win in the finals. Now we're stuck with a really good opponent. This will be extremely important, such as the Champions League semi-final.

It’s not easy for Atletico to advance to the semi-finals and finals; This is the opportunity we got together with our patients, who encouraged us in every way. We will need more stench in the middle, never mind. “And, we believe, we can give them to the flight those who stink so much,” sums up Simeone.

Atletico may have guaranteed a spot in the Champions League for the coming season. Next, Simeone’s team sits in 4th place with 60 points to their assets.