Atletico Madrid and Leipzig will face each other in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Thursday night (August 13).
Despite lagging behind Rosie Blanco in terms of experience on the European stage, the German club is reluctant to make any concessions. Atletico coach Simeone said that despite respecting the opponent, the goal of the victory will be to fight together.
Atletico Madrid has been buried in the Champions League final twice in a row in 2014 and 2016. Going to the title, the dream did not come true. For the first time, Europe has slipped to the crown of the best. Juventus sent off Rosie Blanco from the top 16 in the last round.
However, Atletico is doing quite well this time. Their quarter-finals were confirmed before the game was stopped due to the corona virus. They are unbeaten in 17 consecutive matches. The top eight opponents in the Champions League are German club Leipzig.
Before the match, a downpour flowed over Atletico. The corona virus suddenly invaded the camp. Forward Angel de Correa and defender Sime Versalzko have been identified as positive.
"After a long time, we will play in the Champions League," he said. The opponent is dangerous. So I don't want to take any risk. My team will fight with the best on the field. If we can use the opportunity properly, victory will be ours. Only one match. So don't make a mistake.
Opponent Leipzig also has great rhythm. Only then did he come to the top eight stage with a difficult test at every step. The Nagelsman disciples want to maintain that continuity in this episode as well.
You are injured in the corner. Yusuf Paulsen will be fit to play in this match. Coach Julian Nigelsman's goal is to play in a possible 3-4-1-2 formation.
"Atletico will be ahead of us in experience in the match," he added. The footballer of their team is also quite good. The pressure of expectation will be more on them. I want to seize this opportunity. Our main goal is to take the team to the semi-finals.
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