According to a longtime ally of Diego Simeone, the hardline Following the tense encounter with Celtic, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has targeted the wrong man in Kyogo.
After 45 minutes, the Atleti manager hooked wing-back Javi Galan in Glasgow, with both Kyogo and Luis Palma making advances down the right as they faced off against the 28-year-old, who joined from Celta Vigo in the summer. Galan sat on the bench for Sunday’s 2-1 triumph over Alaves.
And now German Burgos, Simeone’s right-hand man for five seasons, has said: “It appears that Javi Galán makes a mistake, as he loses his marker, but the one who does not close is Koke in passing the ball before Kyogo Furuhashi catches it.” Because Galán pursues him throughout the game, yet after he passes, Koke is the only one who does not join Kyogo inside. It’s a fantastic goal.”
Meanwhile, Simeone has warned not to relax after his Atletico Madrid team equaled their record number of consecutive home league wins, with Celtic up next in the Champions League. After a tense 2-2 draw with the La Liga high-fliers last week, the Hoops return to the Spanish capital next week desperate for points.
However, Atletico is playing brilliantly at their home ground, the Metropolitano Ground, and their victory over Alaves this past weekend was their 14th straight league victory there, dating back to February. This tied the record set by Simeone’s team ten years ago. On Friday, Celtic go to La Metropolitana following a trip to Las Palmas. Simeone, who was in charge of Atletico Madrid for his 450th game, also promised not to let up.
“It’s definitely not by chance to have achieved this run of victories at home, where our supporters make us feel more powerful and comfortable,” Simeone remarked. We must maintain our speed because the teams ahead of us are moving quickly. We must continue to do our own thing. Support and a packed stadium are essential factors.
“I’m happy I’ve reached 450 games here because of the encouragement they give us from the stands, and the boys transfer it on the field.” I’ve done everything with delight, and I’ve been fortunate in that I’ve had players that have played for a cause, and it would be impossible to maintain the levels we’ve had without them.”
