05/10/2021 11:28 AM
Clarín.com
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Updated 05/10/2021 11:28 AM
Barcelona drew goalless against Atlético de Madrid and it was almost a defeat because if they were left with the victory they would have snatched the first place in the LaLiga table.
A few hours into the duel against Levante, in which it only serves to win so as not to leave more points on the road, Ronald Koeman was eager to reverse the image and stay run over with the local trophy and said that they will fight
"until the last second
".
The Catalan club benefited, however, from the equality between Real Madrid and Sevilla (2-2), the other two teams that are fighting for the first place that is still in power, and with two points of advantage, from Aleti de Diego Simeone.
"With the draws we are still in the same situation.
We do not have to think more about the others because the first thing is always that we win our games
," said the coach, who also anticipated that he will be seen in Barcelona for a long time to come.
He saw it from the outside.
Ronald Koeman watched his team's equality from the stands.
Photo: Gerard Franco Crespo / DAX via ZUMA Wire / dpa
And he added about the fight: "LaLiga is even, it costs us many things due to the physicality of the players, many games and pressure to win. But the rivals also put up difficulties. You have to survive, analyze and prepare the games. Each time there are less".
The DT culé did, however, a strong self-criticism after the parity against the
Colchonero
.
"The match had two different parts.
We did not go well, it was difficult for us to press, they created more chances
. Looking at the two teams, they have a more experienced squad. We play with 18 and 20 year olds. We always have to try to improve."
For now it does not work.
The draw between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid keeps the fight for the tournament the same.
Photo: REUTERS / Albert Gea / File Photo
Koeman also took advantage of the handheld microphone to complain about the timing. "There are a lot of games that take their toll, and there are many players who have played for their countries. In addition, playing without an audience takes its toll, that's why many teams have left points at home and also won more points abroad.
It is not normal that so many games are played. The team that arrives stronger physically and mentally will win
, "he said.
On the other hand, he was very calm about his future at the Blaugrana.
"From the first day the president has shown me his confidence, for me it is not something that I have to be worried about, I signed two years as a coach and
I see myself as a coach next year,
if not, let him speak. We have arranged to meet. to speak with
Joan Laporta
for when the season ends.
This end of LaLiga is more important and not my future,
"he said.
The final stretch
Atlético de Madrid (77
): They face Real Sociedad on Wednesday and then will collide with Osasuna (local) and Valladolid (visitor).
Real Madrid (75)
: Close date 36 on Thursday against Granada and then Athletic Bilbao (V) and Villarreal (L) await them.
Barcelona (75)
: Play this Tuesday against Levante.
And it will close against Celta de Vigo (L) and Eibar (V).
Sevilla (71)
: On Wednesday they face Valencia and the last two games will be against Villarreal (V) and Alavés (L).
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