Is Simeone scared to face Real Madrid in the final? Read his statement
– Atletico qualify for the Champions League final
– Diego Simeone speaks about the possible clash with Real Madrid
Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid, has stated that he rejects use revenge as motivation if his side face Real Madrid in the UCL final.
Simeone’s side booked their place in the decider in Milan on May 28 on Tuesday.
Atletico defeated Bayern Munich on goals difference as the tie ended 2 – 2 on aggregates. The Spanish side won the first leg 1 – 0 at home but lost 2 – 1 in the second leg. Atletico proceeded to the final on away goals rule.
Atletico face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final and Simeone says he will happily face Zinedine Zidane’s men
“I am happy. We want something else now but I don’t believe in revenge. There are new chances in the life, not revenge. And this is another chance,” he said.
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The former Argentine international also assured that his side will be better prepared for the final.
“We will have the chance to better prepare for this final. That year we played a final against Barcelona one week and the following week another final against Real Madrid.
We will have at least 15 days to work on this final. It doesn’t guarantee anything at all but we will have both teams in better condition for one of the greatest events in the world,” he concluded.
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