""Reaching the Champions League quarter-finals and having the chance to go through to the semi-finals is incredible. We will treat it like a final, and we're not thinking about the Cup final.""
""It's only natural that they're hopeful. But my teammates are motivated; they respect the opposition, but they're determined to win the match.""
""I've watched the goal a few times. It's true that when these matches come around, you try to motivate yourself with positive memories from previous encounters, like in 2014 and 2016.""
""They press very high up the pitch, almost in the middle of the field, which suffocates the opposition and creates problems for us.""
Atletico Madrid captain Koke conveyed the significance of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona, emphasizing the need to treat the match as a final. With a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, Koke acknowledged Barcelona's hopes for a comeback but stressed Atletico's focus and determination to secure victory. He reflected on past successes against Barcelona, recalling his decisive goal in the 2013/14 quarter-finals, and recognized Barcelona's aggressive pressing style as a challenge to overcome.
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