Simeone admits the superiority of City, but believes in the strength of Atletico – 04/04/2022

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said, on Monday, that Manchester City “definitely have better players”, but warned that his team would “compete” in the Champions League quarter-final match. Champions League.

“We are used to knockouts, it’s a long match and every player will suggest what he believes in at every moment,” Simeone said in a press conference before the first leg in Manchester.

“Tomorrow we will play the first match against a team that has many tools, that arrives with many players within the region, and knows how to play counter-attack. Everything you see from them is very good and we will compete tomorrow,” he said. Argentine coach.

“It’s a game we’re running the way we think we can take advantage of our way of playing,” said Simeone, who doesn’t think City will go into the game with more pressure because they are considered the favorites.

“We all have pressure. I wouldn’t call it pressure. Everyone is taking their responsibility. City have exceptional players and they are definitely better than us, but these are two games,” said the coach.

Simeone also rejected the idea that the confrontation is a duel between him and Guardiola: “It will be the players’ match, but we the coaches are there to help. We all want to win,” he said.

“What I like the most about teams that play well is trying to suggest an attacking game and it’s nice to see them play,” he concluded.

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