DBasia.news – Alvaro Morata managed to end Atletico Madrid’s 78-minute endeavor to defeat Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday (10/22) yesterday. Morata scored the only goal in the match that took place at Wanda Metropolitano.
After the match, Simeone admitted the match was not easy. Leverkusen who acted as the visitors did not just give up. In the end, he was grateful to reach three points.
This victory still puts Atletico in second place in the Group D. standings, bagging the same points with Juventus, which is seven points. Enough capital to carry out the second round.
“I am pleased to see the enthusiasm shown by the players. Games are relative, sometimes bad is good. However, the most important thing is that we can find ways to win the match,” he was quoted as saying by Football Espana.
Not only the players but Simeone also appreciated the energy of the audience who throughout the match supported Thomas Lemar et al. For almost 90 minutes, the host public ceaselessly provided support.
“People at Atletico are always excited when it comes to football. They participated in today’s match. That is a key factor in today’s results,” said the Argentine.