Atlético de Madrid took an important and significant step forward this Saturday, against Ajax . The team managed by Víctor Martín won the Ciudad de Alcalá trophy, but more relevant are the feelings shown. Led by Gio Queiroz , the red and white team sent a strong message.
Despite the fact that, as usual, there are things to polish, Atlético de Madrid has shown that it is in good shape. There are fewer and fewer days left until the Champions League qualifying round, and the capital city is greasing the machine. Thus, the fans who travelled to Alcalá de Henares enjoyed a great football duel.
Victor Martin: "We have a very large margin"
After the match, the Atlético de Madrid manager went to the press room to analyse what happened. It was a special match for Víctor Martín , as it was his first home game as the red-and-white manager. Achieving a convincing victory against Ajax is a good first contact for the former Madrid CFF player.
“We need some time to get used to the new idea. We are working and improving little by little and the pace will continue to increase. We are getting to the point where we can compete in the first Champions League match.”
“They all have the utmost willingness and exemplary work on a daily basis, which has made the adaptation easier. We have a huge margin for improvement to be able to give joy to the fans.” With these words, Víctor Martín wanted to give more confidence to a team that comes into the start of the season in top form.
Víctor Martín analyses the Champions League match against Rosenborg
Another of the issues, as expected, that he reviewed in the press room is the Champions League duel. Atlético de Madrid will not have it easy, since Rosenborg will put up a fight, but they are not afraid. They want to face the challenge and Víctor Martín made that clear.
“We are facing Rosenborg , who are already competing in the league . We are analysing them in order to approach the match in the best possible way. We want to be an aggressive team with and without the ball and fast with space up front.”
Gio Queiroz, satisfied after making her debut at home with Atlético de Madrid
The Brazilian forward, who made her debut in Alcalá de Henares with Atlético de Madrid , put in a good performance. Three goals in a few minutes raised the hopes of the Atlético fans. Gio Queiroz thus analysed a duel that could be a turning point for her.
“I am very happy individually for the goals and for helping the team. As a whole we are having a good preseason. I am very happy to be able to win this trophy for the club.”
“It’s all about work. I have to keep training every day and take care of the small details. Always with humility and keep working towards the season.”
“We are very excited. The Champions League is just around the corner, but we are really looking forward to it.” This was the end of a first home game in the run-up to a season that is expected to be exciting for Atlético de Madrid and Gio Queiroz .