"The match, whatever we imagine, is only in our heads for now until the game starts, and obviously, everything we've said is left behind. Because if we think we're going to apply pressure just because we're playing at home, and they play better, it doesn't happen."
"The other day [Wednesday], in the first 20 minutes, we had good ball movement. They couldn't take the ball away from us, and we spent more time in their half, playing better than anyone imagined at the start of the match."
Atletico Madrid leads Barcelona 2-0 in the Champions League quarter-finals after a win in the first leg. Despite this advantage, Diego Simeone emphasized that home advantage does not ensure victory. Atletico has faced Barcelona six times this season, winning three matches, including a 4-0 Copa Del Rey victory. However, Atletico has struggled at home against Barcelona, losing half of their recent matches at the Metropolitano. Simeone acknowledged the challenges ahead and stressed the importance of focusing on performance rather than assumptions about home advantage.
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