Simeone: Single-leg ties are intense, one slip and you’re out | OneFootball

Before the cup debut against CD Atlético Baleares the coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Pablo #Simeone, spoke to the media where he talked about the squad’s excitement to go far in this competition, given its difficulty as the knockout rounds are single matches…

JOHNNY CARDOSO

“He was recovering from the blow he suffered against Barcelona. He regressed in his recovery. The best way for him to help us is to get well and then help us as we need him.”

RUGGERI

“Every footballer is on a quest to improve himself. He is on that path, we talk to him… We show him videos to help him improve. I think he’s getting better and hopefully he continues. We need everyone.”

COMPLEXITY OF THE COPA DEL REY

“Thinking about tomorrow’s match. This competition is always complex. The excitement, the lack of interest from some teams… When you realize it, it’s already too late. We’re going to play against a team that did very well against Espanyol.”

DIFFICULTY OF THE CUP

“Single-match competitions are always tougher, more intense… Whoever makes a mistake is out.”

WISH FOR 2026

“Health, energy, and happiness.”

REFEREEING CONTROVERSY

“I’m thinking about tomorrow’s match and nothing else occupies my mind.”

ROTATIONS FOR THE CUP

“I never name a player who will play the whole season. It’s impossible to say that. It’s impossible to say you’ll be a starter in this competition. You see that I always change 3-4 players from what you see in training… You see everything from the outside but you don’t see what’s inside me.”

YOUTH ACADEMY

“It’s good to have players from the academy. They bring experiences from what they’ve lived… We’ve had Koke, Fernando, Saúl… Pablo now… They always bring that energy.”

TRANSFER MARKET

“There’s always restlessness among footballers and their agents. It’s their time to work. With a World Cup in between, there will always be players who want to showcase themselves… Although nothing guarantees you’ll play somewhere else…”

PUBILL

“I’m thinking about giving him continuity, about having him play as a full-back… but I haven’t decided yet.”

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