Atletico Madrid ace Forlan hopes Man Utd memories now over
Atletico Madrid Europa League hero Diego Forlan hopes his performance in victory over Fulham ends doubts about him in England.
After scoring an extra-time winner against Liverpool in the semi-final as well, Forlan has certainly had a lot of fun at England's expense in the competition.
It is a quite staggering change from his time at Manchester United, when he was written off.
"I don't know whether people in England are looking at me in a different way, but I am playing well and I am enjoying it," said Forlan, who will be part of the Uruguay squad at this summer's World Cup.
"Manchester United were a really good team, with great players, but it was difficult for me to play.
"I spoke to Sir Alex and told him that I wanted to leave to try and get regular football. That is why I am so happy at Atletico."
Amazingly, for all the money spent by Barcelona and Real Madrid, Atletico are the only Spanish team to win a European trophy this season, a feat Forlan is determined to celebrate.
"We are bringing a title back to Spain," he added. "Hopefully tomorrow we can dress Madrid in red."
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| Sun May 13th | |||
| Málaga | Sporting Gijón | 18:00 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | Granada | 18:00 | |
| Villarreal | Atlético Madrid | - 1 | 18:00 |
| Getafe | Real Zaragoza | - 2 | 18:00 |
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| Levante | Athletic Club | 18:00 | |
| Racing Santander | Osasuna | 2 - 4 | 18:00 |
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| Real Madrid | 38 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 89 | 100 |
| Barcelona | 38 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 85 | 91 |
| Valencia | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 61 |
| Malaga | 38 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 58 |
| Atletico Madrid | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 56 |
| Levante | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 55 |
| Osasuna | 38 | 13 | 15 | 10 | -17 | 54 |
| Mallorca | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 52 |
| Sevilla | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 50 |
| Athletic Club | 38 | 12 | 13 | 13 | -3 | 49 |
| Getafe | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -11 | 47 |
| Real Sociedad | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -6 | 47 |
| Real Betis | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 47 |
| Espanyol | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 46 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 13 | 4 | 21 | -20 | 43 |
| Real Zaragoza | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | -25 | 43 |
| Granada | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | -21 | 42 |
| Villarreal | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | -14 | 41 |
| Sporting Gijon | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | -27 | 37 |
| Racing Santander | 38 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -35 | 27 |
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Comments (3)
we always knew you were a class player, it is just unfortunate that you did not really fit into our system of play at the time, didn't mean that you were a bad player. we remember you with fondness, especially after THOSE goals against liverpool:). i don't even think of you as a flop for us, you played with all your heart each time you put on the red shirt and for that we will always be grateful. you also left with dignity and class and have maintained your dignity and class with respect to Man Utd, there is no ill feeling between yourself and our club at all. which is FAR more thasaid about a little sky blue clad troll.....
Tevez, look to spain where you will find two ex United players who play in Madrid, one in white and one in red and you will see true class, dignity and professionalism, two players whom will ALWAYS be welcomed back with open arms at Man Utd. you however, burned your bridges as you are pretty thick (and that is the only time the word pretty will everbe used in relation to you, lol)
Can't believe real or barca haven't bought him he's a well beta player naw. I'd love him at Liverpool
no he was still shit in a real league and only succeeds in a two team league...and his two goals today were lucky a poor mistimed shot that luckly landed at his feet and a deflection on his second that was lucky....
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