Diego Pablo Simeone left the stadium beaming after Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 derby win over Real Madrid. When asked about the controversy at the press conference, he quipped we won’t stop talking about our great performance just because others might.
The joy was palpable; Atlético controlled the match from start to finish. “I know exactly what the squad delivered,” Simeone said. “We clinched the derby again in a stunning venue. This is another step forward in our growth.” For my money, this win signals a turning point for the club.
The celebration covered Grimaldo’s opener and Jonathan David’s second strike, yet few noticed the tender grin Simeone flashed when a pre‑match surprise was revealed in a LaLiga video.
Physical trainer Luis Piñedo told him that two young girls among the pre‑match photographers were his daughters, prompting Simeone to break into his widest smile of the derby.
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