Simeone heads home happy after victory over PSV

Saul Niguez grabbed the only goal of the game in the 43rd minute as the LaLiga side made a successful start to its campaign in Group D.

Published : Sep 14, 2016 09:23 IST , Eindhoven

Diego Simeone on the touchline against PSV Eindhoven.
Diego Simeone on the touchline against PSV Eindhoven.
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Diego Simeone on the touchline against PSV Eindhoven.

Diego Simeone admitted Atletico Madrid had to work hard to record a 1-0 away victory over PSV in the Champions League.

Saul Niguez grabbed the only goal of the game in the 43rd minute as the LaLiga side made a successful start to its campaign in Group D. However, Atletico was only ahead at half-time thanks to goalkeeper Jan Oblak keeping out Andres Guardado's penalty.

PSV also had an early goal disallowed as the visitor - which knocked its opponent out of last season's competition - rode its luck to pick up three crucial points on the road.

"It was a hard game, we knew they're a very good side and they played like they did at the Calderon," Simeone told UEFA.com. "We got the goal but weren't able to finish off the game in the second period on the counter but the three points are very important."

After two draws at the start of its domestic season, Atletico has now recorded back-to-back wins following the international break. Simeone acknowledged there is still room for improvement, particularly as its next game in Europe sees it host fellow heavyweight Bayern Munich in the Spanish capital.

"We now have Bayern at home, who have just won, but today I'll enjoy the side's effort," he added. "In the second period in particular it was a big effort. At the end they pushed on. We've played three games away this season and we're happy. It was a shame we couldn't finish on the break and we have a lot to improve upon, but we go home happy, above all win the win."

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