At 3 AM on September 20, the first round of the Champions League continued, with Atletico Madrid hosting RB Leipzig at home. Before the match, Simeone attended a press conference to share his views on the game.
About the new format of the Champions League
“The new format of the Champions League is positive; you must win regardless of who your opponent is. In these two days, we’ve seen how some top teams have started their Champions League journey, which also requires us to win our first match.”
“I watched Liverpool’s match against Milan, which was a very exciting game. We will also deliver a highly entertaining Champions League match for the fans. We must strive to compete, as any opponent has grown a lot in Europe, and we will face many difficulties.”
About Alvarez
“He is an excellent and hardworking player. I believe he will bring significant contributions to Atletico. He had a short holiday over the summer,.. We must help him, and we will demand the best from him because we know what he can offer us. A few days ago, we saw him score his first goal for the team, and I hope this is the first of many.”
About opponents RB Leipzig
“This is a well-run team with versatile playing styles. In the match against Leverkusen, they played counter-attacks, while in the match against Union Berlin, they used pressing for quick attacks throughout the game. We will respond according to the game situation.”
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