MX23RW : Saturday, February 8 19:58:30| >> :120:4368:4368:
[monks data]
Almeria
La Liga
Sep 24, 2014 at 7pm UK
 
Atletico Madrid logo

0-1

FT(HT: 0-0)
Miranda (60')

Diego Simeone happy to score from set pieces

Diego Simeone defends Atletico Madrid's recent run of scoring goals from set pieces following the win over Almeria.

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has insisted that he has no problem with watching his side score the majority of goals from set pieces after their 1-0 win over Almeria.

Despite not being at their best once again, Atletico were able to pick up all three points on Wednesday thanks to Miranda's header from a Koke corner, and Simeone was quick to defend his team's style after being quizzed over their recent run of scoring dead-ball opportunities.

"In order to have corners, you have to attack," the Argentine told reporters.

"The team did well because they created this possibility. Miranda did very well. He gave us a vital win in a place where getting positive results is always difficult.

"I'm not worried about winning from strategic goals because it's part of the game. It was a 1-0 win against a team that works really hard."

Atletico return to action against Sevilla on Saturday evening.

ID:178782: cacheID:178782:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1974:
Written by
Callum Mulvihill
No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Atletico Madrid's coach Diego Simeone looks on prior to kick-off in the Champions League semi-final first leg match against Chelsea on April 22, 2014
Read Next:
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Almeria, Atletico
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Real Madrid22154350212949
2Atletico MadridAtletico22146237142348
3Barcelona22143560243645
4Athletic Bilbao23128336201644
5Villarreal23117546341240
6Rayo Vallecano239862724335
7GironaGirona2394103133-231
8Osasuna227962731-430
9Mallorca2293101928-930
10Real BetisBetis237882731-429
11Real Sociedad2284101819-128
12Celta Vigo2384113437-328
13Sevilla227782430-628
14Getafe225981717024
15Las PalmasLas Palmas2365122838-1023
16Leganes225891930-1123
17Espanyol2265112133-1223
18AlavesAlaves2256112534-921
19Valencia2247112237-1519
20Real ValladolidValladolid2343161548-3315


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!