Simeone: "It was a fair draw" | OneFootball

Simeone analyzed a match he expected, and that Atlético, despite going up 0-2, was unable to seal the win against Brugge. The Metropolitano will decide the outcome after a first leg that ended in a draw, was a rollercoaster, and which Simeone describes as “fair.”

ANALYSIS OF THE DRAW

“The match we imagined. They are possibly the most intense opponent in the entire Champions League. With a lot of youth and people who work very well. We knew the match wasn’t going to be simple. We had a fairly controlled first half, where we managed to score two goals and could have done better on some counterattacks, which we couldn’t progress in the best way. Then in the second half, they quickly found the 1-2, got back into the game, we didn’t attack like we did in the first half and it became 2-2. Then we managed to get ahead again and the equalizer was a misinterpretation of how to defend, and they took advantage and found the draw.”

THE BRUGGE GOALS CHANGED THE PLAN

“The match is 90 minutes, not 45. Everything goes hand in hand with what happens. We reacted well to their two goals, making it 2-3 and with Sørloth’s chance, which the goalkeeper saved, just before the goal. I leave with the feeling that the team competed well, against an opponent that is not easy here and we knew the difficulties we were going to face.”

COULD A BETTER RESULT HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED?

“If the first half had ended and we look at it that way, of course. In the context of the match, it was a fair draw, with chances for both teams, both teams took advantage of their opportunities and now we have the return leg at home, and we hope to play a great match.”

WHAT TO IMPROVE FOR THE RETURN LEG?

“Improve in everything.”

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