The Argentinian midfielder is confident of closing the pass to the Europa League against Porto
“We have lacked a bit of luck in the last two games, but I think we were superior”
Rodrigo dePaulAtlético de Madrid midfielder, highlighted on Monday the competitive spirit of the rojiblanco team on the eve of the Champions League match against Porto, in which they play to enter the Europa League, while denying that there is a lack of attitude or commitment to the Madrid team.
“The team has to continue with the confidence it has. We want to compete. That’s what being at Atlético de Madrid made us and that is what this sport involves us every day, so we are fine”, he explained at the press conference this Monday in Do Dragao, the scene of this Tuesday’s meeting.
Atlético won 1-3 in their last match there, last season, when they qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League at the last minute. “The memory is beautiful, because it was a beautiful night, but this is another moment. Surely it will be a very important game for us, for what we come to look for, so let’s hope it’s a good night”, he said.
“There are always things to improve in all aspects. When things go well and you win, you also have to keep improving, because at the level we compete you can’t be content, so we’ll work on the things we need to improve as we’ve always done and it will surely be a great year for us”, he assured.
The midfielder has not seen a lack of attitude or commitment in his team: “I didn’t see the same thing. I think that the team, if there is something that they had in these last two games, was a lot of intensity, they competed until the end in both games, in which we lacked a bit of luck, because I think We were superior.”
“It is true that football is measured by results. Just as on many nights the last few minutes have helped us win, in this case not”, added De Paul, who spoke about the loss of Koke Resurrection: “Everyone knows how important he is for this team, he is the captain, is the one who, together with Simeone, guides us in how Atlético de Madrid is lived. We miss him, but those who played did well.”