Diego Simeone reveals who he thinks Barcelona’s most dangerous player is
The Atlético coach had a surprising answer
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 22: Diego Pablo Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico de Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we gear up for a relentless stretch of three matches in just ten days against Atlético de Madrid, Diego Simeone sat down with the press to preview the first chapter of this saga. FC Barcelona play against Atlético tomorrow in La Liga, and then twice more as part of the UEFA Champions League in the few days after that.
Simeone opened by addressing his squad’s fitness, noting that his key players are returning to form at the exact moment the schedule intensifies. “Everyone is progressing in the best way. Jan Oblak is with the group.
Rodri Mendoza will be back Monday. Pablo Barrios has been working well. Marc Pubill, the same.
They are all going to help us,” he noted. Regarding the tactical shift seen at Barcelona lately, Simeone was quick to credit the impact of our current system. “Football always goes through the players first; beyond the ideas of the managers, those who resolve these matches are the footballers with their experience and quality,” he said.