Atletico Madrid claimed a memorable 2-0 win over Juventus on Wednesday and Diego Simeone was beaming with pride after the game.
El Cholo surprised many by playing both Koke and Diego Costa, who are returning from injury, and he grabbed headlines by the manner in which he celebrated the opening goal, turning to the stand and grabbing his crotch.
"I felt that playing Costa and Koke after a month and a half had to take balls," he said of his celebration afterwards.
Despite an impressive return, Costa was withdrawn for Morata at 0-0 and the ex-Juventus forward also did well after his introduction.
"I told them both that Costa wouldn't play the 90," he revealed.
"I spoke with them in the morning so they knew what I needed from them both and they gave it to me.
"It's a pity that Costa's chance got away from him and Morata's goal was disallowed by VAR."
As ever, Simeone was keen to remind everyone in attendance at the press conference of his side's style and philosophy.
"I feel very good for the players," he said.
"They represent what it is to be Atletico. I'm happy because beyond winning or losing we play a way that won't change.
"We will try to grow and improve, but this is our style, or form and our way."
poser
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When I have nothing to say about Chol0, it's because he did it right like today. By the way, the match ends with Morata, Griezmann, Correa and Lemar on the pitch. Impost0r! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE TRUE CHOLO? XD
reasonon
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that card to DIEGO COSTA is actionable, does not move in the tv socket ....
Leewers
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The Atleti, Rock & Roll
abofeuy
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Playing like this and if the var stops touching the eggs we can play the final in the Metropolitan. I repeat if they leave us. Today we won 2 0 but we have canceled a legal goal by Morata and the Costa card is shameful.
ukrainec
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That envy of those who could see the game in the metropolitan .... great game today! I liked everyone except filipe ... ah! And Griezmann I think that charges little, that desmadre player!
binaries
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Once again with Cholo eggs? JOER !!! Sada and Coren are raffling you.
Leslevi
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When we put intensity we are the top 5 teams in the world, the problem is to play with that excitement every game. Today Simeone has silenced us many
Padhraics
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Finally a brave Simeone. Let's see if you do not forget it and repeat it many times.
oedipuser
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Simeone is the god of athletics, incredible
Bobraper
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Congratulations, from a Madridista. Deserved of the whole, it is more, they must have been 3 goals, I think the one of morata is a goal, the defender is dropped like a leaf in the autumn ... In short, now you have to live on the rent.
numeral
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What a disgusting pamphlet, if it were not for the comments, nobody visited you ... what a shame of publications those below that can not be commented ... you can see the antlers in the distance ...
Jimmymay
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Simeone talking to Morata at the exit of the tunnel and already giving orders. Details
SanusiAbass
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atletico we be defending so much in 2nd leg and it is gonna affect them
poiully
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Ronaldo thought he was playing them part time Pizzeria and Chefs from Serie A, surprise surprise mate he's average without the likes of Marcelo, Modric and Benzema holding his hand.
knackereda
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For everyone who thought that Real Madrid won the UCL only because of Cristiano, It is the other way. Juve is not Real Madrid.
Leedsa
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The Var couldn't stop Atletico Madrid. Well played.
PLApolo
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I'd like Atletico's chances against any team in the competition, their only problem is they're to inconsistent and don't score Enough goals. Just take a look at the amount of times they drew this season. Anyways let's go Rojiblancos.
lodging
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nobody should be surprised by this result Juve had a goon reject as a GK :)
reasonlife
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Spurs vs Athletico will be a fantastic quarterfinal game. Spurs will decimate Athletico like the destroyed their other Madrid brothers last season and then go on to win the UCL to the disappointment of many. COYS
OwenOwen
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Great game -- Juventus loses and both Ronaldo and Costa don't do well!
vellmacar
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Juve were toothless, although this tie isn't over as an Juve can make a comeback if they get an early goal. Expect Atletico to land their plane in the stadium, deflate the tyres and remain in.
lopegood
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If Juve could respond to a 3-0 drubbing at home against Real, they can certainly respond to a 2-0 away loss. Let Atleti come to Turin and taste some.
pololim
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credit to atleti. they didnt just defend. they attacked when needed. should have been 4-0.
Losdeknpty
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Simeon that was a weired celebration
Linkist
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Not so bad now is he
Longlife2000
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Simeone will use this formation in the second league. ...😂🙈👇
Chakse
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Thank you Simeone and Madrid Júnior