Giménez: "We know how to press better now, and we're conceding fewer goals" | OneFootball

The rojiblanco center-back, José María Giménez, analyzed Atlético de Madrid’s victory in the fourth round of the Champions League against Royal Union Saint Gilloise.

MATCH ANALYSIS

“It was a match that, in the second half, seemed like we had it pretty much under control. You could see that we could create chances and get there clearly. We couldn’t finish as we would have liked, and then in stoppage time, with the momentum from the goal, they pushed forward.”

THINGS TO IMPROVE

“There are always things to correct. We have to play this match more intelligently. It made us a bit uneasy.”

LE NORMAND

“I asked about Le Normand but the news is encouraging. Let’s hope it’s not much and that he’ll be back with us soon because he’s a very important player. I don’t see my being on the bench as a rest. The team put together a lineup to win. Those who started are capable players with many strengths.”

TEAM IMPROVEMENT

“The reality is that in the weeks leading up to the international break, the team already knew it had to improve its teamwork. That has been reflected in these last matches. It’s not because I’ve been in the team. As a group, we’re working better, we understand how to run better, and we’re conceding fewer goals. In London it was a different case, but the team is understanding how to defend together.”

THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE THREE POINTS

“We needed to win. We felt obliged to do so. Champions League matches are decided by details. That’s more than proven. The team that makes fewer mistakes is the one that can go the furthest. We played a good match. We knew they would close up well and that they were going to be intense.”

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