Atlético couldn't manage, despite their efforts, against FC Barcelona, who have reached the final of the Supercopa. Víctor Martín's team, showing a good version, put the blaugranas in trouble at times. However, the strength and finishing of Pere Romeu's team were enough to secure the victory.
After the match, Víctor Martín, whose results haven't been the best, appeared in the press room. The step forward by the rojiblancas compared to previous matches has been notable, but they must keep working. This is the path, and Atlético knows it, so there is a lot of work ahead to evolve significantly.
Víctor Martín, Adamant about the Lack of VAR Use
"It conditions, no doubt, we are not focused having VAR, controlling more during the week situations in the area, crosses. Before the whistle, that is when we found out."
Martín, on the Match, Where Atlético Has Gained Good Feelings
"We are one of the teams that has competed the best, the team has been good, they scored two great goals against us. I think well, the feelings are good, it must serve as a turning point, adaptation takes time. Playing at Atlético is complicated, you have to understand the adaptation processes and you have to make clicks for the minimum performances."
The Absences of Lola and Jensen and Larqué in Goal
"She played a great match, she is an example for everyone, the goalkeeper position is the worst of all. Normally one plays, we coaches define a starter and you have to be prepared to work. We face it with a lot of calm, Lola, at the first moment she feels unwell, doesn't see herself and leaves room for Patri."
Accuracy, a Key Aspect in the Match
"It is that determination, we have been very good, reaching those occasions that needed that more precise pass. It is never a question of the player who misses the chance, there are area occupations, distant situations and you have to fine-tune. The difference was there, in terms of play, at many moments equal, but Pina scored two great goals that hurt us."
The Use of the 5-4-1 System and Pina's Goal
"Those goals always influence, regarding the system, we wanted to have the possibility of occupying that central corridor well. Having three center-backs allowed us to move forward, with the wing-backs, matching that player. Being able to defend the area well with one more, that was the plan and having three references to go out in those transition situations."
Víctor Martín's Message at Halftime and a Turning Point
"Small adjustments both with and without the ball, being a little closer, more together in a position. In defense, not guessing passes or movements because it would make us open our backs and the turning point, I think so. We understand that we have to win, it is Atlético, it is what it is, making the fans feel proud, there are many points, performances."
Moraza, Clear about the Absence of VAR in Butarque
"The team has put up a very good face, something that in others, especially against Levante Badalona, was very different. Regarding the match, we had more chances than we expected, of the few weaknesses and matching the pressure well. With that matching, we would have more, we were not accurate but worked well."
"About VAR, Alexia and we didn't find out at the start, it shouldn't happen, it is true that in the League we don't have it. In the end, those small details do condition."
Moraza and Her Analysis of the Match, with Larqué
"The team must stay calm, against Levante Badalona it was an unrecognizable team, this match should serve as a base. Today it has shown a lot of work, clear things that have gone well against a great team. The starting position of Patri, who is doing a very good job, it is difficult to have opportunities and she must be congratulated."