Are they favorites? Simeone's words after Atletico Madrid's victory vs Sevilla

Atletico Madrid has achieved the feat, they beat Sevilla FC and are already in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, where they will play against one of the following rivals: Mallorca, Real Sociedad or Athletic Club. Now, Cholo Simeone spoke about what he experienced today at the Wanda Metropolitano.

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"We were lucky that Correa made the play and Memphis scored the goal. It makes me very happy because we need everyone, we are in a race where we play very often and where everyone is very important."

In addition to the victory, there was controversy over an alleged penalty for Sevilla in the 95th minute... this is what the coach commented: "A play that works for Pablo because, sometimes, from youth, one thinks that throwing a ball "It looks ugly outside. Possibly it looks ugly, but it could be important to avoid taking unnecessary risks. I'm glad that it didn't happen and that it didn't have any consequences".

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Was it more difficult than against Real Madrid?

"There was a different weight in the atmosphere. Sevilla had closed very well and we did not circulate the ball well. They had no danger and we, except for the penalty, did not create danger,"