Diego Simeone believes his side ‘need to remain grounded now more than ever’ after making it three wins from three in the Champions League.
Yannick Carrasco’s second half goal won the tie for Los Rojiblancos away to Rostov on Wednesday, bringing the Russians 26-game home unbeaten run to an end.
"It was a tough game, we know what they were about,” Simeone was quoted by UEFA's website as saying to Spanish TV.
“We had chances to seal the win but we were not at the races in that sense and that made us anxious. Rostov defend with eight men and they close the space down well close to their area.
"It’s not easy to penetrate and create many chances with such a closed defence.
“We need to remain grounded now more than ever.
“Carrasco is doing well. I’m very happy for him and he needs to continue as he is. There’s a lot of improving he can do."
