Atlético coach Simeone believes in victory over BVB
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Atlético Madrid lost a better goal cushion in their 2-1 win in their first duel with BVB at home. This increases the tension for the fourth-placed team from Spain before the second leg.
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone enters the second Champions League quarter-final with respect but confidence Borussia Dortmund. “I have a good feeling. We will play a good game and have grown extremely in the last few weeks,” said the Argentine shortly after landing in Dortmund.
Six days after their 2-1 first-leg win in the Spanish capital, Atlético could reach the last four teams for the third time in Simeone’s tenure since 2011. But according to Simeone, his players must first pass a tough test. “We will face a team that is very strong. But we will try to hurt them,” commented the 53-year-old football teacher.
Witsel returns to his old place of work
He has to do without defensive player Samuel Lino, who is suspended. The use of midfielder Saul Niguez, who was substituted before the break in the 3-1 league win over Girona last weekend due to injury, is questionable.
For defender Axel Witsel it is a return to his old place of work. He looks back fondly on his time in Dortmund from 2018 to 2022; “It’s a team that will always be in my heart. It’s been a very good four years here – for my family and me.” Like Simeone, the Belgian international also believes that fourth-placed Spain will reach the semi-finals: “Playing here is difficult. But we are prepared and have the team for this important game. The first 15 minutes will be crucial.”
(dpa)
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