Simeone's historic record in Champions League that only surpasses Guardiola

Diego Simeone made the news again, but not because of a series of negative consequences, since he suffered a few weeks ago in Spanish La Liga and the Copa del Rey. This time, Cholo won all the newspaper covers in the Champions League historic qualifiers in the quarterfinals.

His Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United at the legendary Old Trafford. After a 1-1 draw at Wanda Metropolitano, the rematch went to Corconero thanks to the goal of Brazilian Renan Rodi. Thus, “Red Devils” by Cristiano Ronaldo says goodbye to the most important club tournament in Europe.

Since the 2013-2014 season, Atletico de Madrid has reached the Champions League quarter-finals nine times in a row with Diego Pablo Simeone as coach. Until the arrival of the Argentine coach, the Spanish team had reached that stage only five times between the 1955-1956 and 2010-2011 seasons.

In addition, only Pep Guardiola has reached the quarterfinals many times since Cholo debuted in the Champions League. The Spanish coach won the podium eight times, and the German Jurgen Klopp five times.

On the other hand, according to data provided by Silvio Mabelino, Atletico Madrid de Simeone will be the first cast in Champions League history, Chelsea (2014), Liverpool ( 2020), eliminated three different English teams from Manchester United (2022) by direct crosses.

Simeone did not hesitate about those who questioned his speculative style and assured that after qualifying, the Corconero group “will not be ashamed of refolded play.” “There are a lot of people in this club who are working to get out of the irregularities that have plagued us in the last month and a half, and when the team works that way, I am very excited, so this is a happy It's a moment,” said Choro at a press conference reproduced by the DPA.

“This team is not ashamed to know what they need to do to avoid playing against a team like Manchester United that has so many options. It may have been hurt several times, but the goal appeared by the end of the first half, and the second half was one of the best defensive efforts of the season,” said Brazilian Renan Rodi with a goal of 1 to 0 I told it in

The irregularity mentioned by DT, who will be 52 years old on the 28th of next month, “came after a great season. Being a champion after a great year in LaLiga. And now it's hard for us to observe regularity. But recently we showed a different energy, now the transition is much faster, and in a counterattack it is possible to hurt rivals. This is very important to us.”

“After that, we know how to win the Champions League, but the first thing we are concerned and worried about right now is the next league match against Rayo Vallecano. Because we want to give the club president, Enrique Cerezo, the victory in 1000 official matches at the head of the institution. He made it clear. “And on that route, it's certainly not easy to beat United in Manchester today, Chelsea or Liverpool in England. That is why all these memories will not be forgotten and will last forever”, completed Simeone with glee, since it has not been seen for quite some time.

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