• Chronicle: The Celtic resists the attacks of Atlético

The third consecutive stumbling block of Atlético de Madrid - two draws and one defeat - left a signal above the rest: Joao Felix . The Portuguese novel, signed in summer in exchange for 126 million, delighted in the preseason but its role at the beginning of the official course has become limited. "The players do not have to contract to have to play 90 minutes," said Diego Pablo Simeone on the replacement of former Benfica in the 70th minute.

The rojiblanco team, on a holiday Saturday for the Day of the Peñas, collided head-on with goalkeeper Rubén Blanco , who accumulated up to six decisive interventions. «The anxiety and ambition of wanting to win made us hurry in attack. Try to raise the offensive intensity. The goal comes from an effect of anger, of wanting to score, ”explained the Argentine coach about the many occasions wasted by his pupils. One of them, Diego Costa , accumulates 300 unmarked days in the Wanda Metropolitano. From that goal to Barcelona in November 2018. «I fully trust him», settled Simeone.

"We have been totally superior," said José María Giménez , who premiered a dance partner in the center of the rear, the Brazilian Felipe . The tight calendar caused the arrival of the rotations. Héctor Herrera , the hero who headed the match against Juventus in the discount, also appeared for the first time since the beginning. «We were physically prepared. Playing every three days is tired, but we feel good, ”said the Uruguayan central.

Celta added its first point in red and white territory since 2014. To find the last victory, we have to go back to 2007. «The team has worked very well and we deserved this point. In the second part they have snatched us, but we have barely suffered, ”a Iago Aspas told the field that this course will share the lead with Rafinha , Santi Mina and Denis Suárez . An attack that should relieve the celestial team in the objective of permanence.

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