Flop of the big names in the Champions League, Simeone warns: “In the long run they always manage to return”

On the eve of the challenge valid the eighth day of the Champions League against Salzburg, Diego Simeonetechnician ofAtletico Madridhe replied to the questions of the journalists present at the press conference regarding direct access to the round of 16 of the UEFA competition for his part and to be expelled of other big names in the ranking (Real and PSG, just to name a few).

First words: “We think nothing but tomorrow’s match. We will face a young team, with enthusiasm. We focus on tomorrow’s game, remaining attentive to all the possibilities, since they changed coach. When this new tournament started we had the illusion To be among the eight, we knew it would have been difficult and it will still be.

On Gallagher’s contribution for Atletico: “I have no doubt that it has the ability to get from the second line, it does work that are not seen but that they are always useful. It does not get noticed, but it is very important for the team”.

What kind of Atlético will we see tomorrow?
“The idea is to understand how the opponent plays, which recovers a lot of ball in the field of adverse thanks to a high and strong pressure. Then we will play our game”.

New format of the Champions League …
“I am not looking very much who can arrive and who is not (in the draw, editor’s note). I focus on the victory of the game. The important teams, in the long run, always manage to get out of difficult situations and I have no doubt that in the end they will fight to win the Champions League “.