Jiménez Reveals the Behind-the-Scenes of His Decisive Goal Against Inter Milan
José María Jiménez, who scored Atlético Madrid's winning goal against Inter Milan, revealed the details of his decisive moment and the team's position in the race for Champions League qualification.
Jiménez said about how he scored the goal: "With my children, at that moment I thought of them, the strength they give me every day, and my wife who always supports me and helps me reach the matches in the best possible condition. It was a goal dedicated to all my loved ones and to the people who never stopped believing in me. Without them, I wouldn't be who I am today."
He continued talking about entering the top 8 list, saying: "Our motto is match by match. The truth is that in this edition we have to keep collecting points, as that is the only important thing. Today was a tough match that we needed to win, and the victory gives us confidence in our ability to qualify directly."
Jiménez added, speaking about the goal: "I knew that on set pieces they couldn’t match my jump because I was coming in fast. My teammate sent a wonderful cross, and all I did was put my head to it."
Jiménez said about how he scored the goal: "With my children, at that moment I thought of them, the strength they give me every day, and my wife who always supports me and helps me reach the matches in the best possible condition. It was a goal dedicated to all my loved ones and to the people who never stopped believing in me. Without them, I wouldn't be who I am today."
He continued talking about entering the top 8 list, saying: "Our motto is match by match. The truth is that in this edition we have to keep collecting points, as that is the only important thing. Today was a tough match that we needed to win, and the victory gives us confidence in our ability to qualify directly."
Jiménez added, speaking about the goal: "I knew that on set pieces they couldn’t match my jump because I was coming in fast. My teammate sent a wonderful cross, and all I did was put my head to it."