Simeone: “It will be one of this Champions’ most beautiful matches”
Diego Pablo Simeone stated that the team has the “responsibility” of pushing the match ahead. Furthermore, he pointed out, he expects “the best” Barcelona because “they are a team used to playing these type of matches”.
Just as Simeone portrayed, the match between Atlético and Barcelona for a slot in the Champions semi-finals, will be “thrilling”. “I see a thrilling match, with two different ways of playing. One with talent, possession and the recent history, and us with humility, with heart, effort, counter-attack and the gaps. We’re going to find out who’s stronger in this battle of styles. Hopefully our players can fully build up the match, because it will be one of this Champions’ most beautiful matches”, he stated.
It’s an important match for us and we have the responsibility of pushing it ahead
Regarding Barcelona, Simeone said, “I think the first leg’s result, because of Barcelona’s characteristics, doesn’t change anything for them. They always play on the attack, they never play thinking on defending their goal. They have specialised in scoring goals and I don’t think that pressure will immobilize them. We’ll meet the best Barcelona players of recent times. They’re used to playing these kind of games and the atmosphere will not intimidate them”, he claimed.
The strength that radiates from the Calderón stands will be, as usual, “vital” to make it to the semi-finals. “Some stadiums are different, and this one is so. The moment people participate, the energy awakens. The energy we put out is decisive, but the stands’ positive energy travels to the field. I know people are coming, and I hope we can return them everything we have received”, he ended.
