The manager's decision to put the injured defender up front paid dividends as he scored a late winner to beat Athletic Bilbao
Atletico Madrid hero Diego Godin has revealed that a masterstroke from his manager paid off in a big way on Saturday.
Diego Simeone instructed the defender to play up front for the closing stages of their dramatic 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, primarily because the 32-year-old was injured.
Defender Godin damaged his thigh trying to prevent Inaki Williams scoring his second goal to put Athletic ahead after Thomas Partey had pulled Atleti level.