Simeone: "We were close to a draw in the second half"
Diego Pablo Simeone spoke to the media after the game to point out that Barcelona was more decisive and that his team was close to equalizing in the second half.
Diego Pablo Simeone spoke to the media after the game to point out that Barcelona was more decisive and that his team was close to equalizing in the second half.
Barcelona scored first in the 1st half and that advantage was decisive. Mandzukic scored from a penalty, but Messi made it 3-1 in the final minutes.
The players of Barcelona and Atleti held a respectful and moving minute of silence for the recent terrorist attacks that took place in the French capital. Both teams also posed for a photograph with the banner: '#JusticiaParaTopo’ (JusticeForTopo).
Miranda returns to the squad list after overcoming an injury that kept him out of it in recent weeks. The home-grown player Lucas Hernández, was among those called.
The coach analysed at press conference this Sunday’s match that will bring our team face to face with FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou.
Rubén Gracia, Cani, spoke to the media in the VIP Lounge after being presented by Enrique Cerezo. The new Atlético player is excited in this new stage and is willing to help the team achieve its objectives.
Diego Godín has been selected for the Team of the Year of UEFA.com. The Uruguayan completed a great season for which he's receiving countless awards and accolades.
Atlético’s coach highlighted the value of the win in the first leg of the round of 16 against Real Madrid (2-0).
Atlético de Madrid started with five home-grown players in the initial eleven against Real Madrid: Lucas, Mario Suárez, Gabi, Saúl and Fernando Torres.
He returned to the Vicente Calderón as a red and white player and did so in the starting eleven against Real Madrid in the first leg of the King’s Cup round of 16.