Atlético de Madrid did their homework in the last matchday of the first phase of the Champions League and secured a comfortable victory against Salzburg. The red-and-whites won 1-4 thanks to goals from Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann twice, and Marcos Llorente. This victory meant that the colchoneros advanced directly to the round of 16, without having to go through the preliminary round.
After the match, on "El Partidazo de COPE" they talked about the game and the standout players of Atlético de Madrid. During the discussion, Juanma Castaño shared his impressions of Giuliano Simeone, who had a great match.
Juanma Castaño's praise for Giuliano Simeone
On the program El Partidazo de COPE, the panelists analyzed Atlético de Madrid's victory, but there was one player who captured the attention: Giuliano Simeone. Journalist Juanma Castaño didn't hesitate to highlight his impact on the team and his evolution throughout the season.
"He is one of the players of the season at Atlético," Castaño stated emphatically, pointing out the importance of the Argentine forward in his father Diego Simeone's system.
Meanwhile, Santi Cañizares also praised the young striker, highlighting his effort and contribution in the victory against Salzburg. "He played with energy, he participated in two goals. And those two goals, moreover, paved the way for the match," commented the former goalkeeper.
Giuliano's growth in Simeone's scheme
Giuliano Simeone's performance has surprised many this season. His intensity, commitment, and ability to press have been differentiating factors, something Simeone greatly values. The colchonero coach didn't hesitate to highlight his son's progression, although he also left him a message of demand for the future.
"He is in a very beautiful moment. He has great energy and that is differential. Although he has things to improve and must improve them. He can continue to grow, but hopefully, he can maintain all that energy he has," explained Cholo in the post-match press conference.
In short, Giuliano Simeone has earned the trust of his coach and the red-and-white fans. With performances like the one in Salzburg, he continues to show that he is ready to have an increasingly important role at Atlético de Madrid.