Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone: ‘We think we can hurt Barcelona’
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone: ‘We think we can hurt Barcelona’ Diego Simeone is not one to sugar-coat things, and ahead of Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barcelona , the Argentine made his position crystal clear. With the game set to take place at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou, the stakes could not be higher. Coming into this clash, Atletico are still licking their wounds after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in La Liga just days ago.
However, Simeone made it evident that his side is not travelling just to make up the numbers. Speaking to the media, he explained the magnitude of the occasion and the challenge ahead. “They’re a major opponent at a crucial stage of the competition.
There are no minor opponents, especially in the quarterfinals and semifinals. “You know what Barcelona is capable of, how strong they are at home. We’re here to compete and take the game where we think we can hurt them.
” Where can Atletico hurt Barcelona? Naturally, that statement raised the obvious question – where exactly can Atletico hurt Barcelona? Simeone, staying true to his guarded approach, chose not to reveal too much tactically but still delivered a confident response.
“Tomorrow at 9 p. m. , I hope we can show that.