Atletico Madrid Boss Diego Simeone Reveals His Delight After 4-0 Thrashing of Celta Vigo

Published on: 10 September 2016

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was delighted with his side's performance after theybeat Celta Vigo 4-0at the Balaidos stadium on Saturday night.


Both sides went into half-time level at 0-0, but Simeone's team talk reinvigorated Atletico, who went on to score four in a dominant second-half display.

Goals fromAngel Correa and Koke, as well asa brace from France forwardAntoine Griezmann sawLos Rojiblancos run away with a deserved victory, which was their first of this La Liga season after they drew their opening two encounters.


"The first half was very matched. We had a first very good 25 minutes, although they matched the game with some clear situations at the end of the first half.


"The second half, from Koke's goal, the team was strong and you could see that they were going to be dangerous in any offensive situation.

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"It is clear that the goal gives you freedom and it allows you to better manage the games.


"I am happy because we continue maintaining the structure of always. I believe that beyond the situations that we had against �lavaand Leganés, the team is the same structurally."


The victory leaves Atletico in 5th in La Liga after three fixtures, one point behind champions Barcelona and four points adrift of city-rivals Real Madrid.


Next up for Diego Simeone's side is a home tie against Sporting Gijon before they travel to the Camp Nou the following week to face the stuttering Barcelona.


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