Simeone appreciates Griezmann, Atlético decisiveness against Osasuna

Simeone on respect for the competition

“In last week’s match, we had plenty of chances; we could have scored. The firepower is there, it’s real. When you have it, you control the game differently. The guys showed respect for the jersey and for the competition, and hopefully we can keep it up in the two remaining matches.”

Simeone on recent poor league form

“We lost in Seville and didn’t deserve it. We lost in Elche, we started very well, leading 0-1, and ended up down to 10 men; against Valencia and Osasuna, also on the road, we won. We always compete. Sometimes luck is on our side, other times against us, but there wasn’t a single match where we didn’t compete.”

Simeone on Rodrigo Mendoza’s injury

“What happened to Rodrigo was very sudden, but the team adjusted to the change very quickly. We realized that if we could string together four passes, we’d create scoring chances, but we did that only a few times.”

Simeone on the penalty called on Musso

“I was at the other end of the field. As soon as I got closer and saw the replay, it was clear he hit the ball.”

Simeone on Marc Pubill

“Marc is in great form, doing a tremendous job since December. May he stay humble, keep working hard, and may everything that comes his way be the best.”

Simeone on Osasuna’s complaints about refereeing

“How could I not understand it when we complain all the time?”