Diego Simeone took time to replicate fortunately on his 500 LaLiga video games in control of Atletico Madrid after Saturday’s win over Mallorca.
Simeone, who took cost of Atleti in 2011, noticed his workforce put in a strong show in his milestone match.
A primary-half objective from Samuel Lino was adopted up by a stoppage-time stunner from Antoine Griezmann to seal a 2-0 win.
And Simeone took the possibility to look again on his “journey” with the membership.
“I’m very pleased with this journey, undoubtedly,” he stated.
“Many individuals within the teaching employees who’re not right here helped us get up to now, many footballers who shared an thought and represented it on the pitch, leaders who’re not right here and accompanied us. It makes me very glad.
“I’ll make a particular part for my household. With out their assist and firm, this may be unattainable. It has been a few years giving all of the love and accountability to a membership that I like very a lot, however we take plenty of time away from the household.”
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Simeone is the eighth coach to supervise 500 video games in LaLiga historical past, and the primary to take action with a single membership.
Atletico continued their spectacular defensive report, having conceded a league-low 14 objectives this season and conserving clear sheets in half of their 22 LaLiga video games.
“The groups that find yourself preventing for essential issues are those that concede the fewest objectives,” Simeone stated.
“Our objective is to take care of this solidity and proceed to develop within the offensive half. The workforce competes very effectively.
“We wanted this victory, we have been coming off a foul second, and we needed to win.
“These are video games during which, with a 1-0 [lead], any scenario can result in a draw. Fortunately, it ended with an excellent transfer, a delight from Antoine to safe the victory.”
Griezmann’s objective marked his first strike in LaLiga in shut to 2 months.
“It’s unattainable to not proceed saying extra constructive issues about Griezmann,” Simeone added.
“He continues to age, working in the identical method he did earlier than and is forceful in the best way he performs.
“We’ve to assist him in order that he doesn’t stray from this line. Folks have change into accustomed to having him and all the time need to see his finest model. We want the most effective Antoine to compete for the best objectives.”
Atleti’s win was adopted up by a shock defeat for Actual Madrid at Espanyol, which means there is only one level separating the capital golf equipment forward of subsequent week’s derby.