Diego Simeone expresses his admiration for Florentino Perez
Introduction
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has spoken out in praise of Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez as his team prepares for a crucial meeting with their rivals.
Simeone’s Respect for Perez
Simeone was asked about his view on Real Madrid and Perez, and he expressed full respect for Perez’s work at their rivals. He described Real Madrid as having an extraordinary coach who manages the group very well and a very strong president in Florentino Perez who manages a club that is the best in the world.
Historical Results
Atletico Madrid secured a 3-1 win over Real Madrid in La Liga earlier this season, but their cup meetings have been mixed. They suffered a Spanish Supercopa defeat but also achieved a Copa del Rey victory. Their record at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is less favorable, as they have not secured a league win there since 2016.
The Task Ahead
Los Rojiblancos head across the Spanish capital needing to win to realistically maintain their chances of staying in the La Liga title race. The task in front of Simeone and his players is clear, but it is Los Blancos who hold the advantage ahead of the game. This makes their upcoming match a crucial one for Atletico Madrid.
