We did well despite the huge difference in players' value-Simeone

Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone believes his side are doing well to stay level with Barcelona considering the difference in budget.


The sides drew 0-0 at Vicente Calderon on Saturday and have equal points at the half-way stage of La Liga.

Simeone felt it was an even game and was happy with his team’s performance, praising the effort of his players in what was a hard-fought match.

“We pressed them well,” Simeone said at his post-match Press conference.

“We said before the game we respect Barca. There’s a small budget difference of €400m between us so I think with the tools we have, we’ve struggled and fought to get here.