Simeone: "It's Not Easy to Eliminate Barça 3 Times from Champions League Quarter-finals... Messi's Barcelona and Yamal's Barcelona"
T.E (Elbotola)
15 April 2026at14:31
Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid's coach, expressed immense pride in his team's qualification for the Champions League semi-finals, highlighting the difficulty of eliminating Barcelona from the quarter-final stage.
Simeone affirmed in the post-match press conference that overcoming Barcelona was not an easy task, especially considering the Catalan team's value across different generations.
The Atlético Madrid coach stated: "It's not easy to eliminate Barcelona three times from the Champions League quarter-finals. Messi's Barcelona and Yamal's Barcelona, it's not easy at all, and we did it."
He added: "We achieved this thanks to the great work, dedication, and effort the players showed on the pitch."
Atlético Madrid qualified for the Champions League semi-finals after winning the first leg against Barcelona (2-0) and losing the second leg (1-2).
What did Diego Simeone say after Atlético Madrid's Champions League qualification?
Diego Simeone expressed immense pride in Atlético Madrid's Champions League semi-final qualification. He highlighted the significant challenge of eliminating Barcelona from the quarter-final stage, calling it a difficult task across different generations of the Catalan team.
How did Atlético Madrid qualify for the Champions League semi-finals?
Atlético Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League semi-finals by overcoming Barcelona. They achieved this by winning the first leg of the quarter-final tie, despite losing the subsequent second leg match.
Why did Simeone compare Barcelona teams from different eras?
Simeone compared Barcelona teams from different eras to emphasize the consistent difficulty of eliminating them from the Champions League. He specifically referenced the challenge of overcoming both the team led by their legendary player and the current squad featuring a young talent.
