Diego Pablo Simeone gave one of his typical short press wheels and without giving any track. He praises the rival team and his coach and takes refuge in topics. He does not leave that phrase Manida of his will seek the formula of harming them, but does not indicate how. In the previous return of the eighths of the Champions League Ancelotti were a little further than usual: “I spent a lot of time in Italy. Experiences lived in Italian football can be similar. There are situations that look between the two but it is clear that Ancelotti is much better than me, ”he said.
The Argentine technician of Atlético does not seem to import much to go out at a disadvantage for the 2-1 of the first leg: “Soccer has different scenarios. Different energies. We will have difficult moments defending, we will have better moments … quality and freshness will depend on the players. They have advantage and we have to look for the goal that equals the tie. ”
The comeback
“I believe in my players”
Simeone is clear that the comeback is possible: “I believe in my players. I have confidence in the squad. I absolutely understand the heart that my players have and I have no doubt that we are going to go looking to continue in this Champions League. Our goal is to play the final, ”he said.
The Argentine understands that the field factor can weigh, but does not believe it is decisive: “This game has to play in our field and people will push us but reality is what happens in the field. Only with what happens in the stands we will not win. We have to make a great game. I understand that it is a great game and I hope we can do it in the field. ”
Simeone spoke a bit of the opponent: “The characteristics of Madrid with such vertical players causes that game, with Vinícius, with Mbappé … we are a collective team that can alternate high game, lower game … with possession, without possession …”.
The penalties
Atlético has trained them
The Atlético coach said he prepares the game “with joy. An important match in our house in front of a rival like Madrid generates adrenaline and excitement. ” Finally, he confirmed that the penalties have trained: “We kill some … It is clear that there is a possibility of reaching penalties.”
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