Atletico manager Simeone hails his team’s performance after 1-0 humbling of German giants Bayern, says Madrid outfit have hit new heights this year
Midfielder Yannick Carrasco (centre) exults after scoring Atletico Madrid’s only goal against Bayern Munich during the Champions League encounter at Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday. Pic/AP
Madrid: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed his side’s display as one of the best in his hugely successful five-year reign in charge as Yannick Carrasco inflicted another 1-0 defeat for Bayern Munich at the Vicente Calderon.
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Simeone’s men also beat Bayern at home in April on their way to a second Champions League final in three years. And the Argentine lauded Atletico’s tactical discipline as they secured an incredible 15th clean sheet and 14th win in 18 home Champions League games under Simeone.
“I feel so proud to be the coach of this team,” said Simeone. “I liked everything today. We pressed high, took advantage of spaces on the counter-attack and played with intensity for 90 minutes, which is very difficult to do against one of the best teams in the world. “Tactically, the team interpreted the game fantastically. It was one of the best performances in my time at Atletico Madrid.”
Diego Simeone
Carrasco fired home the winner 10 minutes before half-time after Jan Oblak had denied Thomas Muller with a stunning save early on with Bayern’s best effort.
Atletico could even afford to see top scorer Antoine Griezmann smash a penalty off the crossbar seven minutes from time. Griezmann has now missed four of six penalties he has taken for Atletico. However, Simeone insisted the Frenchman will remain on spot-kick duty. “He missed a penalty like (Diego) Maradona, (Lionel) Messi, (Michel) Platini, Zico, all the best players in the world,” added Simeone. “He will keep taking them,” Simeone said.
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