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João Félix started the game against Alavés (1-2) on the bench, but entered and assisted Atlético de Madrid’s winning goal. Diego Simeone explained that the decision to leave the Portuguese as a substitute was a matter of strategy.
«Why was João Félix a substitute? It was a choice. I understood that Correa worked very well on the right, as he did against Real Sociedad. It was a tough game and I had to choose players for my strategy. João Félix came in later and did very well, just like Saúl, and I’m happy with that, “the Argentine coach explained in statements to the Spanish press.
Atlético de Madrid achieved an important victory, but it was not easy.
«The Spanish league is complex, it has pitfalls and you have to be prepared. You cannot yield spaces or be returned. All teams want to win and, in the second round, there will not be the same tranquility. It will be more difficult, with teams fighting for salvation and Europe.
