Diego Simeone after the derby ended in a tie remained convinced that Madrid's "Real" came to their fortress with the goal of not losing.
In these three-pointless matches, the "Atletico" team needed more, which remains behind their neighbors after the tie. Nevertheless, the "rojiblancos" team did not create any opportunities - the first blow to the goal area flew in the 90th minute.
In the first half, "Atletico" had launched several dangerous attacks, but they ended with inaccurate shots. D. Simeone is convinced that the first half belonged to them only.
"We completely dominated the first half, but we couldn't find a way to direct the ball towards the opponent's goal," the Argentine stated.
"We have been facing this problem for not the first time. In the second half, the opponents were more alert, and Oblak had to resist a very dangerous shot.
It was quite a "closed" match, both teams did not show what is needed to win a match," continued D. Simeone.
Asked about Thomas Partey's performance, who dominated the midfield almost the entire match, the coach replied: "He is growing as a player, which really makes me happy. I hope he can maintain this form for the rest of the season."
