Diego Simeone has urged his Atletico Madrid players to embrace the challenge of facing Barcelona on Tuesday night, after offering sympathy to Hansi Flick following the Barcelona manager's emotional moment with Raphinha at the weekend.
Diego Simeone said Atletico Madrid "had a plan" to break Inter down and insisted his side executed it "to perfection" as they claimed a dramatic 2-1 win in the Champions League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed admiration for Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone ahead of their Champions League group stage clash on Tuesday night.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he is 'very happy' with his players efforts following the 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo at The Baladios Stadium on Sunday.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has admitted his team's poor start to the La Liga season is indefensible, saying there is "no justification" for taking just two points from their opening three matches.
Diego Simeone has encouraged Atletico Madrid to build on the encouraging signs from their display, even as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Espanyol in the opening fixture of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign.