Diego Simeone shared his thoughts with journalists ahead of the Copa del Rey final, discussing team morale and preparation. Atletico Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the decisive match.
Simeone emphasized that every final holds special significance for an athlete and stated the necessity of fighting until the end for victory. According to him, although the team has faced a heavy workload in recent games, this has only made them more resilient.
"We know well how important it is for any athlete to play in a final and give their all for the win," Simeone said.
The specialist also recalled Tuesday's match against Barcelona (1:2). He noted that this result opened the way to the UEFA Champions League semifinals, but stated that all attention is now focused on the new task.
"On Tuesday we played an important game against Barcelona (1:2), which helped us reach the Champions League semifinals. But now we have returned to reality," Simeone said, emphasizing that the opponent is a very organized team with various attacking options. Consequently, he noted that every detail is being seriously worked on before the final.
"We understand what difficulties are expected against a strong opponent. They are a team with various attacking schemes," said Simeone.
He pointed out that to achieve victory, Atletico Madrid must enter the field with full preparation, maximum concentration, and character. The Simeone style is distinctive—high emotion, high demands, and results always come first.
"Therefore, we plan to enter the pitch fully prepared to secure the win," said Simeone.
In short, the signal before the final is clear: Atletico does not want to leave anything to chance.
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