Argentinian Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid, said that he believes in his players even though tonight (21.30:XNUMX p.m.) Barcelona, the best team in the world, will be on the opposite side of the field.
He took over the "quilters" from Gregori Mancano, tore the team apart and led them to eighth place in Primera and among the top 16 in the Europa League.
The Catalans trail Real by 10 points and have to celebrate at the "Vicente Calderon".
"If my team plays with 110 percent, we will be close to winning. Let's play like we have been doing, trying to be a team. We will try to close the space for a team with great potential, but also find a way to attack them. I hope we will to show our best game. There is a great desire and enthusiasm among the players, and we have a nice challenge ahead of us," said Simeone.
The XNUMX-year-old coach praised the Nou Camp team and his colleague Pep Guardiola.
"I feel admiration for their coach, how they play well and that they are constantly motivated. We will try to play calmly, the way that suits us," concluded Simeone.
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