"We always prepare for the knockout rounds the same way, thinking about the 180 minutes, and then we'll see what happens. We have to play the game where it is. We have to win the game. The best thing would be to score to put the opponent in a more uncomfortable situation."
"Atleti have scored 29 goals in their 11 Champions League games this season, their most in a single campaign in the competition and the most of any team this term. They also scored seven goals across their play-off tie against Club Brugge, while scoring five against Eintracht Frankfurt earlier in the campaign."
"I wouldn't focus on the number of goals scored to determine whether a team is offensive or defensive."
Atletico Madrid holds a commanding 5-2 advantage over Tottenham heading into the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Diego Simeone emphasizes the importance of maintaining offensive pressure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, stating that scoring additional goals would place opponents in uncomfortable situations. Atletico has demonstrated exceptional attacking prowess this season, scoring 29 goals across 11 Champions League matches—their highest total in a single campaign. Despite their historical reputation as a defensive team under Simeone, the club has scored prolifically throughout the competition, including seven goals against Club Brugge and five against Eintracht Frankfurt. Simeone maintains that goal-scoring statistics do not define whether a team plays offensively or defensively.
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