"I'm thinking about my team, not the referees. They have a very difficult match ahead of them. With every match that brings us closer to the final, the pressure mounts, becomes extreme, because the stakes keep rising."
"We are convinced of what we need and what we are going after. We have to play the way we have been competing against them; we know they are a very good opponent, but we also know our objective, which is to advance."
Diego Simeone emphasized his focus on Atlético Madrid's performance rather than refereeing issues before the Champions League return leg. He acknowledged the increasing pressure as the stakes rise. FC Barcelona protested a controversial handling incident involving Atlético's Marc Pubill, with mixed precedents regarding penalties in similar situations. Barcelona faces a challenging task, trailing 0-2, while Atlético aims to leverage their strong defense to progress. Simeone expressed confidence in his team's objectives and preparation against a formidable opponent.
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