The Portuguese player appeared before the media in a press conference. Tiago spoke of the Champions League semi-final qualifying round, without forgetting Getafe, the League’s next opponent.

José Luis Pérez Caminero, Atlético’s Sporting Director, answered Gianni Infantino’s question of what he thought about the draw that paired Atlético de Madrid and Chelsea, with the first leg at the Vicente Calderón and the second leg at Stamford Bridge.

We’ll confront the team with whom we fought to achieve our last European. The first leg will take place at Vicente Calderon on April 22nd or 23th and the second leg will be in Stamford Bridge on the 28th or 29th.

Diego Pablo Simeone claimed in the newsroom that “the atmosphere” lived in the Vicente Calderón “was decisive” to move on to semifinals. Now more than ever, the team must “keep working with humility”.

An exhilarating start favoured Koke’s goal and three woodworks prevented the score from being higher.

Diego Pablo Simeone called all available players, except the injured Arda Turan, to receive Barcelona in the second leg match of the Champions qualifying round.

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”.

The home-grown Atlético admitted that the staff is “very excited” to get over a “historic” match. The concentration throughout the 90 minutes “will be key” in a match where the Atléticos will be as “passionate” as always.

The Atlético defence assured in the press conference that the team feels physically well and they’ll withstand until the season’s end.