Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Pablo Simeone called Saturday's match against Barcelona a "very tight game between two teams that are flying high at the top of the table". He also praised his players for having racked up an impressive 50 points at the halfway mark of the season.
"We have a lot of respect for Barcelona, but there's the small matter of a €400 million difference between us and them and there's no getting past that. We were at home and we set out to win, but there is a big difference between the two teams' budgets," the Argentine noted.
"Sometimes matches end goalless because they are tactically perfect. We tried to play a smart game while playing to our strengths and I think we succeeded. Barcelona had been banging in the goals in recent matches and if you give them a chance, they make you pay. I'm happy with the team's efforts," the manager stressed.
"50 points is no mean feat. The lads have earned it with their hard work; they have never stopped working or running. I want to congratulate the players," Simeone reiterated.
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