Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says 'being once again
in the last 16 continues being a source of pride for us" after his side
qualified for the knockout phase of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League
campaign.
Antoine Griezmann scored a last-second winner as the team from the Spanish capital qualified for the Champions League last 16 alongside Group D rivals Bayern Munich who also defeated PSV on Tuesday night.
Speaking to the club's official website after the game regarding the qualification for the last 16, the Argentinian said: "Being once again in the last 16 continues being a source of pride for us, especially with how which these players compete.
"Now, we have to think about the game against Real Sociedad. Griezmann, in the games in which he didn’t score, was one of the most noteworthy players.
"He always has a good predisposition in the final meters and was displaying a very good level. Today, he scored again, and I’m sure he will be very happy." said Simeone.
Atletico who have now won four on the bounce on the continent will now shift focus to league duties as they prepare for the trip to Real Sociedad on Saturday in the La Liga.
Bayern won 2-1 at PSV, with Poland striker Robert Lewandowski scoring twice and hitting the woodwork three times - taking his tally for club and country this season to 19 goals in 17 games.
Antoine Griezmann scored a last-second winner as the team from the Spanish capital qualified for the Champions League last 16 alongside Group D rivals Bayern Munich who also defeated PSV on Tuesday night.
Speaking to the club's official website after the game regarding the qualification for the last 16, the Argentinian said: "Being once again in the last 16 continues being a source of pride for us, especially with how which these players compete.
"Now, we have to think about the game against Real Sociedad. Griezmann, in the games in which he didn’t score, was one of the most noteworthy players.
"He always has a good predisposition in the final meters and was displaying a very good level. Today, he scored again, and I’m sure he will be very happy." said Simeone.
Atletico who have now won four on the bounce on the continent will now shift focus to league duties as they prepare for the trip to Real Sociedad on Saturday in the La Liga.
Bayern won 2-1 at PSV, with Poland striker Robert Lewandowski scoring twice and hitting the woodwork three times - taking his tally for club and country this season to 19 goals in 17 games.
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