News
MAR 04.08.2015
As in previous days, the Atlético de Madrid Hotel surrounding area received many Chinese fans ready for the hunt of an autograph. That atmosphere, that has accompanied Atlético de Madrid during their stay in China with the LFP World Challenge tour, presaged a festive day. In the match against Shanghai SIPG, reality did not disappoint expectations.
Dressed in many red and white shirts, Chinese fans made their presence in the sports arena of the Shanghai Stadium a few hours before the match. Team shirts of Fernando Torres and Antoine Griezmann were the most popular among fans of Shanghai. The colorful crowd went to the stands, where more than 35,000 fans enjoyed the actions of their idols.
On the pitch, the figure of the French Griezmann marked the difference before the break with two goals that gave contentment to Diego Simeone´s men. In the second half, Atlético amused the Shanghai fans with more excitement and chances. Fernando Torres scored the goal that ratified the win for the Madrid team, which continues with the preparation for the season that is about to begin.
Griezmann was named MVP of the match. "We keep progressing. We're leaving this Tour with a lot of happiness for the great atmosphere in Japan and China and because the team continues to grow, " said Simeone in the press room. Tiago, talking to Laliga, also spoke about the squad feelings: "We had adapted to the heat and the humidity here. And the truth is that today we were able to enjoy our best football. "
With this match concludes the concurrence of Atlético Madrid in this LFP World Challenge Tour in Asia. Beyond the victories on the pitch, the balance is more than positive. To the affection received in Japan must add the great expectation created in China, reaching the aim of bringing LaLiga stars to different countries. Events such as Champions of Spain and Spain Experience completed the project dimension, shortening the cultural and economic ties between the societies that have hosted the Spanish team.
© LALIGA - 2015