""There was Cubo's quality, I made it clear to him what we need to get the best out of a player like him, and Iker is exactly what we saw.""
""These lads are Fernando Torres's doing, not ours, it's a reward for Atletico Madrid.""
""When you're at Atletico, you have to have these qualities. And if they don't show up, you have to demand them.""
""The youngsters responded very well, and so did the experienced players. We need these sort of players.""
Atletico Madrid defeated Valencia 2-0, with goals from Iker Luque and Miguel Cubo. This victory marked the first time Atleti achieved five consecutive wins over Valencia in LaLiga history. Simeone made 10 changes to the lineup, yet the team maintained strong performance, achieving 2.04 xG. Simeone credited Torres for the development of young players, emphasizing their quality and the importance of demanding high standards. The team has scored 51 goals against Valencia under Simeone, ranking third in goals scored against specific teams during his tenure.
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