First away win of the season! Simeone: We won an important victory and kept a clean sheet

In the 10th round of La Liga, Atletico Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-0 as a guest. At the post-match press conference, Atletico Madrid coach Simeone was very happy with his first away victory this season.

The feeling of the first away victory

"I am very concerned about today's game. The past is in the past. The team performed very well, especially in the first half. We ended the first half with a 2-0 lead. Oblak made a wonderful save to prevent Aboud's shot, and we entered the halftime break with a good feeling. Although we were unable to score the third goal in the second half, Betis adopted a very aggressive substitution strategy and removed Marc Rocca, but we still succeeded. Maintained a clean sheet and finally won this important victory. "

Jimenez's performance

"He is an important player for us and when he is in good form, his presence is essential for us. "

Is it the best first half performance so far this season?

"I don't think so. We also played a very good first half against Espanyol and Mallorca, but because we didn't score, it didn't look that good. today we are Important chances were created in the first half and there were more chances that could extend the score. "

Barrios' injury

"We will know the specific situation tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, and the doctor will give a report. He has some discomfort in his groin. "

The importance of an away victory

"I understand its importance. We were also looking for this kind of victory in the previous games, but failed to achieve it. We have to continue on this path and be ready for Saturday's game Prepare. "

Alvarez and Baena were substituted in the 60th minute.

"This is a one-on-one substitution. Serlot replaced Alvarez to maintain vitality in the counterattack; while Griezmann replaced Baena, who played a very good game. This substitution is to allow Griezmann to have the same effect. Although we had some better solutions, the players helped keep the clean sheet through their own effort and energy. "