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”.
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.
Gabriel Fernández and Diego Ribas were the leading roles in the ‘Open Media Day’ celebrated in the VIP lounge at the Vicente Calderón. Both agreed that the team “is ready to play a great game”.
Diego Pablo Simeone appeared before the media after the 2-0 victory against Elche. Our coach recognised that Elche complicated the match, "working tactically well" but pointed out that perseverance delivered a “fair” victory.
Atlético’s effort and desire to win was rewarded in a complicated match against Elche. A header from Miranda, and a goal from Diego Costa, all in the second half, keeps us at the very top of the table.
After the afternoon session at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, Diego Pablo Simeone provided the list of players called for Friday’s fixture against Elche.