Simeone: It s incomprehensible that Baena s goal was disallowed

This morning, in the 9th round of La Liga this season, Atletico Madrid defeated Osasuna 1-0 at home. Atletico Madrid coach Simeone was interviewed after the game.

About this game

The game had been developing in a direction favorable to Atletico Madrid before Baena's goal was disallowed. After that, our pace slowed down, but we still had a chance to score. We then went all out to get the win, and luck was finally on our side after a great collaboration between Giuliano Simeone and Almada. Considering the complex situation Atletico faced in this game, it was not easy for us to win.

About Oblak

He is an extremely good goalkeeper, and we have long been accustomed to his wonderful performances. The opponent might have scored with just one shot, but Oblak saved the ball.

About Atletico Madrid’s difficult moments in the game

The team withstood the pressure in the final stage of the game. The opponent sent many tall players to try to attack through high-altitude balls. Although we allowed our opponents to pass many crosses, we still controlled the situation well. Again, the atmosphere of this game was strange, but we won with a great effort.

About Baena's goal being disallowed in the 10th minute of the game

Some things are just incomprehensible. After reviewing it, the three VAR referees made a decision that was contrary to what we all thought...

About Atletico Madrid's ball possession rate

I think the ball possession rate does not have much practical significance. Some teams attack more directly even if they do not have the ball. If you keep the ball just for the sake of keeping the ball without attacking the opponent's goal, such possession is worthless. I prefer teams that can play deep and have vertical breakthrough capabilities. Scoring goals can best reflect the results we want. It is useless to deliberately control the ball in order to maintain an advantage.

About La Liga overseas games (a match between Villarreal and Barcelona will be held in Miami)

This is very difficult. Villarreal will not play at their home court this time. I don’t know if all their fans will go to (Miami) to watch the game. Barcelona also needs to travel a long distance, but this is a rare situation... We must respect this arrangement.

About our team's defender Jimenez

When Jimenez is in good condition, he is the best central defender in our team. He is tenacious and strong. Today, in the last defense, he even took the risk to resolve the team's crisis with a header.

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