""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.""
""All teams defend worse when they attack. Barcelona is one of them. They have the ability to score a lot of goals, and that suits their style of play. We're in the process of attacking better than we defend.""
""We know where we stand, and we have experience overcoming them in knockout football this season, which gives us a psychological edge.""
Diego Simeone expressed confidence in Atletico Madrid's ability to compete against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Despite a recent defeat in La Liga, he emphasized the importance of the match and the challenge posed by Barcelona. Simeone acknowledged the strengths of both teams, noting that all teams, including Barcelona, defend worse when attacking. He highlighted Atletico's ongoing improvement in attack and their previous success against Barcelona in knockout football, maintaining a grounded yet optimistic outlook.
Read at Barca Universal
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