The Atleti coach spoke after his side's 1-0 win over Liverpool, saying his side had played the game they expected.
Diego Simeone gave a flash interview after his side triumphed over Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League last-16 first leg at the Metropolitano.
It was the game we were hoping for, against a really tough rival, with a different rhythm in their half of the pitch and ours. I think we got off to a flying start and then we played as we had to play - we could even have extended our lead on some of our counter-attacks.
If the forwards and the midfield hadn't taken part in the defensive work the defenders wouldn't have coped so well.
They play really well, they're so physically powerful, they're specialists in nicking the ball and coming out fast...
We started winning on the roundabout next to the stadium. In eight years I've never seen a reception like that.
We're going to play with a lot of humility, because they are accustomed to playing massive games in their stadium.
real_ultras
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Humility? Haha yes, no possession and all defence. It's going to be a draw.
Rashnic/GOAT/CR7
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Reporter: Hey Simeone, what formation do you thinking is suitable for the 2nd leg at Anfield Simeone: Well, i don't need to talk too much but i think 6- 3-1 will be okππππππ
Neefehmie99
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Simeone knows how to celebrate first leg and also knows how to receive a Marching order in 2nd Legs of every UCL. ANFIELD awaits You
weubdilstz
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Anfield the home of dreams