Diego Simeone, the head coach of Atletico Madrid, expressed his great respect and appreciation for the Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, ahead of his anticipated departure from the royal team at the end of the current season.

Simeone said: "I will not evaluate Ancelotti's season with Real Madrid, as that is a matter for him and his club only, but on a personal level, I have great respect for him."

He added: "Ancelotti is not only a successful coach but also an inspiration. What he has achieved at Real Madrid and throughout his career is something to be proud of. I am one of his greatest admirers and I wish him success in his new endeavor."

Regarding the match against Osasuna, Simeone said: "We hope to replicate the performance we had in the last match, especially in terms of intensity and tactical discipline. We want to establish ourselves away from home after some unsatisfactory performances recently."

He continued: "In matches like Alaves and Las Palmas, we were not at our best, but we are excited about what we will present tomorrow, and we hope to regain our level and achieve victory."

Concerning the future of the team, Simeone concluded his statements by saying: "Every season comes with new circumstances. Last season we made good signings, and we hope to repeat that next season. We will continue to work calmly and think about how to develop."