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Atlético de Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised his players as they extended their undefeated start to the 2020/21 La Liga season with a 1-0 win over Barcelona.
Yannick Carrasco’s goal in the first half secured Simeone’s first La Liga win over the Catalan giants, and his side looked impressive against title contenders Ronald Koeman.
Simeone was typically pragmatic in his post-match interview and diverted all positivity to his hardworking players on a historic night at the Wanda Metropolitano.
“The team is playing very well at the moment,” he said in an interview with Marca.
“I’ve been saying it for a long time and it gives us confidence to keep working hard.
“When there is a link between ideas and work in the training field and execution in the field, that’s great.
“These players give everything for the team and for others.
“Now we have to keep gathering this energy and compete well, as we have a very important match on Wednesday.”
The victory against Koeman’s team places Atlético de Madrid in second place in the La Liga table, behind leader Real Sociedad, with Real Madrid drawing 1-1 at Villarreal.
Simeone’s team is in action in the Champions League in the middle of the week, with a home game against Russian Lokomotiv Moscow, where a victory will put them on the edge of the last 16 places in 2021.
The Rojiblancos also face a streak of matches that could define the season in league action before the end of 2020, with trips to Valencia, Sociedad and Real Madrid, along with home games against Elche, Real Valladolid and Getafe.
