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Simeone thinks Barça will bring out the best in Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was in combative mood in his press conference before Tuesday night's Barcelona match at the Camp Nou.

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Simeone thinks Barça will bring out the best in Atletico Madrid
JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELADIARIO AS

Barcelona in a Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Camp Nou on Tuesday evening. And Atleti’s manager, Diego Simeone, was in combative mood in his press conference ahead of the match - asked if this was the “best defence against the best attack” the Argentinean responded simply pointed out drily that the match is “Barcelona - Atlético Madrid”.

As to Barcelona’s famed attack, Simeone said he expected them to play their usual game, with depth, variations… we’re expecting the best Barcelona, and no doubt we’ll meet them. They’ll make us play to our best.”

He wasn’t keen to go into many details about Torres, and his decision to play him from the start, replying to the question as to why the striker is the best option for the game with: “Because it’s my decision to include him in my plans and I think he’s right for this game”.

Another player who Simeone feels can make a difference is Savic: “He’s a goal scorer. He reads the defence so well, he’s good at dead ball situations like Godín and Giménez and he’s been getting better in the six months he’s been here”.

Will the defeat in the Clásico on Saturday affect things? “I don’t think so”, said Simeone. “They are playing at home, first leg, they’ll go for the game. We’re optimistic. It’s a tough match, a strong rival, but I believe in this team”.

As for what would be a good result, Simeone has no doubts: “A win”.