Tito Vilanova, the former coach of FC Barcelona, has passed away this Friday evening. The Atlético de Madrid Club offers their most sincere condolences to the family.

The Atlético appeared before the media in the days prior to the match against Valencia. Sosa highlighted the support they receive from the fans and thanks the effort people make to travel with the team outside of the Vicente Calderón.

Several Atlético de Madrid players went by the mixed zone at the end of the Champions League semifinals’ first leg played at the Vicente Calderón.

Diego Pablo Simeone saw “a semifinals classic match” with both teams “searching for their objectives” with their type of game. The second leg will be hard, although playing in an atmosphere such as Stamford Bridge generates “enthusiasm” in the team.

Atlético and Chelsea played a scoreless draw in the UEFA Champions League semifinals’ first leg match. Simeone’s team attacked during the entire match but the goal didn’t come, so everything will be decided on Wednesday 30th in Stamford Bridge.

José Mourinho appeared before the media in the VIP Lounge of the Vicente Calderón. As he explained, the match against Atlético will be “a great match” with two teams that “will give their all to win”.

Diego Pablo Simeone called all the players to face with guarantees the UEFA Champions League semifinals first leg match against Chelsea.

Koke and Raúl García spoke at the press conference prior to the semifinals game against Chelsea. The Atléticos designed an “even” fixture where they “will give their best” to win the first qualifying round.

The Argentinian coach appeared in the press conference prior to the Champions fixture and claimed they can measured with better players, but few that are more excited than the Atléticos.