Moreover, at that time, because Benfica was only ranked third in the league, they parted ways with the club peacefully, and signing him didn't cost much.
But in the final competition for candidates, he still lost to Pellegrini who had extensive experience in La Liga and had achieved better results in the Champions League.
When Real Madrid's scouts evaluated him, they said: "Flores lacks the necessary obsession and passion, but he is the kind of coach who can lead the team to stable performances."
And such an evaluation was similarly given by the media shortly after the new season began when Atletico Madrid changed coaches.
In the predicament, Atletico Madrid teamed up with Flores, and many people were optimistic that this early trailing team could perform miracles.
Flores also cherished this opportunity greatly, after all, he was a Madrid native. Although his father and he himself had once played for Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid was also considered his hometown team.
