Simeone: "Atlético favourites? Tottenham were fourth in Champions" | OneFootball

Simeone spoke in the press room at the Metropolitano to analyze the first leg of the Atlético – Tottenham Champions League round of 16.

TIGHT SCHEDULE

"We don't stop to think. We can only work to have everyone in good shape. Being well is everyone's responsibility."

ANALYSIS OF TOTTENHAM

"I know their coach. He has always been offensive with his teams. We'll see tomorrow, you imagine scenarios and things can change on the field."

ATLÉTICO, THE FAVORITE

"When you step in, nobody looks at the table. The players want to win. That happens with every team."

DOES BEING THE FAVORITE BOTHER YOU?

"It depends on how you look at it, Tottenham finished fourth in the Champions League group."

PREMIER LEAGUE PACE

"They definitely have a higher pace, I can't quite interpret it. Some people say the referees don't stop the game as much, but you can see there's a higher pace than in Italy, Spain, France..."

IS ATLÉTICO CAPABLE OF KEEPING UP WITH THE BEST?

"Matches aren't won just by intensity, there's also technical quality. You have to understand that football is a game, and when you have a squad like Tottenham's, you have to show respect."

RETURN OF GALLAGHER

"We have great memories of his time at Atlético, he behaved very well here."

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