Diego Simeone: We still believe we can win La Liga
Diego Simeone said Atletico Madrid can still win La Liga, after shortening Barcelona's lead to three points following their 3-1 win away at Espanyol.
“This win gives us enthusiasm,” Simeone explained. “The first goal could have weakened us but the opposite happened.
"We kept persevering in search of the victory. The second half was very complete. We were dominant and that comes down to how we played. An important win of this magnitude makes us enthusiastic.
“I was always taught that you should insist and believe in what you do.
“Things happen when you least expect them to and we are giving everything we have. We’re intense, persistent and we keep on fighting.”
Of Fernando Torres, who scored one and set one up against Espanyol, but will be missing in the Champions League second leg clash against Barcelona in midweek, Simeone added: “A team-mate will come in for him on Wednesday and will play with all the determination and hope that the game requires.
"Torres is persistent and everything he is achieving at the moment is to his credit.”
Simeone also hailed Griezmann after his 20th league goal of the season. The Argentine said: “He is in full flight. He’s fantastic and we really love him.”
