the technician of Atletico MadridDiego Simeone, gave a press conference this Monday, one day before the decisive game against Manchester United, through the Champions League. By expecting “a lot of pressure” at the beginning of the duel, the commander will bet on the counterattack to win.
“Because of its characteristics and those we have, I imagine a dynamic game, with alternations and a lot of pressure from them at the beginning of the match. We will try to take advantage of the counterattack”, he said.
Simeone believes in a different scenario from the first match. At the time, Atlético opened the scoring early and controlled much of the game, but ended up suffering a tie in the second half.
“These are different games, we know the importance of the rival we are going to face tomorrow and the danger they have in their environment, but we are confident,” he said.
In addition, the Argentine coach spoke about the great phase experienced by João Félix, author of the goal in the first game.
“He is fulfilling what the team needs. From the front, our block begins. He is very well, enthusiastic, with joy”, he evaluated.
Atletico Madrid and Manchester United face each other this Tuesday, at Old Trafford, at 17:00 (GMT), for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. The teams drew 1-1 in the first game and, without the away goal as a tiebreaker, whoever wins advances to the quarterfinals.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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