Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone believes
Fernando Torres has gone some way to prove his
doubters wrong after his double against Real Madrid
in the Copa del Rey.
The striker returned to Atletico this month on loan
from AC Milan after a dismal spell with the
Rossoneri and Chelsea, and was the hero for his
side as his two goals on Thursday ensured a 2-2
draw and 4-2 aggregate win over the European
champions.
"The arrival of Fernando Torres is good for us,
although some people doubted it," Simeone told
reporters after the match. "I'm happy for him and
for all the people who came to welcome him at
Vicente Calderon.
"We played a good game. We played against the
best team in the world. It is normal defending near
the box. We played an intelligent game. In the
second half we did a very good job."
Madrid have now failed to beat their city rivals
since the Champions League final last May, but
Simeone claimed he would not dare suggest that
Carlo Ancelotti's side have a mental block in the
derby.
"We won La Liga last year against two teams that
are obliged to win the Champions League and that's
very difficult," he added. "I do not think Real Madrid
are stuck against Atletico. I wouldn't dare to."
Atletico turn their attentions back to La Liga on
Sunday, when they host Granada.
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