There was tension and provocation last Thursday during the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup won by Real Madrid against its neighbor Atlético (1-2). Coach of the Colchoneros, Diego Simeone distinguished himself by going to poke Vinicius Junior to the quick. While the latter was replaced (81st), the tactician said to the Brazilian:
“Florentino (Perez) will fire you. » And to ask him to listen to the whistles from the public. Four days later, Diego Simeone made amends.
This Monday, the Atlético coach was at a press conference to talk about the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey that his team will play on Tuesday at La Coruña (9 p.m.). He did not escape a question about his behavior towards Vinicius. The opportunity for him to provide a clear answer. And an apology.
“First of all I would like to apologize to Florentino and Vinicius for what happened. I should not have put myself in such a situation and I obviously admit my mistake. The team that wins is the one that deserves to qualify, period. » And to slip in a little word about the winner of the Super Cup. “Barcelona are a very good team and deserved to win. »
Simeone turns the page Vinicius
Relaunched on the words of Xabi Alonso who had accused him of being a bad loser, Diego Simeone did not wish to rekindle the controversy. “I have nothing to add”he simply said to the journalist who was questioning him.
The Argentine coach is now entirely focused on La Coruna, from which he expects tough opposition. “What matters to us is what we see on the pitch: a courageous team that plays well despite the results of the last matches. They eliminated Mallorca, a team that never gives up. » Antoine Griezmann and his teammates have been warned.
