Atletico Madrid supervisor Diego Simeone has not disguised his disdain for Real Madrid’s controversial win over Celta Vigo, noting that Los Blancos getting favorable selections is the established order.
Los Blancos made their approach via to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 5-2 win over Celta Vigo, however the opening aim of the sport got here in extremely debatable circumstances. Kylian Mbappe scored the aim in the identical play that Celta Vigo weren’t awarded what they believed was a transparent penalty. The referee was not known as to have a look at the incident by the VAR display.
Simeone was requested for his opinion on the matter.
“I did not watch yesterday’s recreation. They informed me episodes that occurred as they’ve been occurring for 100 years. I do not know what surprises you…”
Diego Simeone: “Regarding Lemar, I’m very pleased as a result of he at all times reveals what it means to start out over. Injuries did not let him, however I used to be very pleased as a result of we’d like him. Let’s see if we will help him assist us.” pic.twitter.com/BZcMBNSBNJ
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With Atletico high of the desk, Simeone was requested whether or not his ‘recreation by recreation’ strategy may very well be seen as ‘unambitious’. “Yes, positive, it isn’t very formidable,” he famous, laughing.
Simeone was additionally requested about the potential for switch enterprise in January, to which he responded to AS Diary merely “Leganes.” He was a little bit extra forthcoming on the way forward for left-back Reinildo Mandava.
“We haven’t spoken about it, as you talked about, by speaking to Miguel (Angel Gil Marin) and (Carlos) Bucero. In the identical approach that Javi (Galan) did not have minutes and did not play. Today it’s Reinildo’s flip to undergo this stage, who’s at all times ready for no matter is requested of him. He is aware of what this case is and is 100% dedicated to the staff. I’m calm. “I do know that he’s a boy who will little doubt assist us after we want him.”