In their final match of the year, Atletico Madrid will travel to Girona. Manager Simeone introduced the team's situation at the pre-match press conference and discussed the pressure that fans' demands have put on the team.
Are you worried about the congested schedule and fatigue?
The root of all this is the continuous playing time – non-stop matches with no time to recover; we can only adjust as we play. It's difficult because we're always under pressure to win, which presents a huge challenge for the coaching staff, fitness coach, physiotherapists, and players. The pace of continuous matches is very fast, but there's nothing you can do but rely on a deep squad to prepare, manage energy levels, and compete with all your might. What the fans need isn't healthy players, but a winning team.