Diego Simeone expressed happiness over his son Giuliano's first goal for Atletico Madrid, emphasizing the importance of humility and that he doesn't favor Giuliano over other players. He said, "He's working well, he's training well... as long as there is humility, the heart always responds." Simeone also credited Nahuel Molina's pass for the goal and reiterated that Giuliano's spot on the team is earned, stating, "The club didn't spend money to buy a son; he is a boy who was in the youth academy."
Atletico midfielder Koke praised Giuliano Simeone for his resilience and development after a serious injury. Koke remarked, "I've known him since he was very young and I'm happy to see his progress, especially after his serious injury last season. He's showing that he has the level to be with us and compete and score goals." This comment highlights respect for Giuliano's journey back to form.
In La Liga, Barcelona secured a 3-1 win over Espanyol, with Dani Olmo scoring twice and Raphinha adding another. Barcelona dominated the match early, showing effective possession and striking ability, leaving them nine points clear of Real Madrid, who had a match postponed due to floods. The victory also denied Espanyol a clean sheet after they managed to score late in the match.
Despite having two goals disallowed for offsides, Espanyol managed to find the net when Javi Puado scored but couldn't recover from the early deficit. Barcelona's strong start with Olmo's two objectives showcased their attacking strength and confirmed their status as serious title contenders this season.
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