Atletico Madrid's star midfielder, Rodrigo De Paul, appeared in press statements after beating Barcelona 2-1 in the 18th round of the Spanish League.

The player said :" When you suffer more, you enjoy more. We faced a great opponent. It has been many years since Atletico won here, and we were also playing for the lead, there were many things. We are working hard. We are reaching 12 wins in a row, which is the result of effort." "

He added: "In order to play this type of match, you have to be prepared to suffer, to play, so that the match goes through many moments. The opponent is very, very good, but We have our own thing. I'm very happy about that."

On being in the lead: "Obviously it's exciting to be in the lead, it's very satisfying. When the work pays off, you feel satisfied Perfect.”

He added: “The secret of your celebration? It was for my daughter, who used to ask me to celebrate a little dance, and now the number is “5.” 3 “Because of my children’s ages. I dedicate it to them.”

He concluded: “All of this is the result of the work and effort that a person puts in every day. I am very happy at Atletico. It is a great honor to wear this shirt, and when things go well, it gives me a lot of happiness.”