Diego Simeone Knows How to Stop Liverpool

DBasia.news –  Diego Simeone’s tactics were able to bring Atletico Madrid a 3-2 win over Liverpool in the Champions League. He maximized his squad well against Liverpool.

Winning one goal in the first leg, Diego Simeone applied a tight game accompanied by a quick counterattack. Meanwhile, Liverpool continued to try to dismantle the Los Rojiblancos defense.

Liverpool had a 2-0 lead after Georginio Wijnaldum (43 ‘) and Roberto Firmino (94’) scored. However, two goals from Marcos Llorente (97 ‘, 105’) plus Alvaro Morata’s kick (120 ‘) disrupted the victory of the host.

The victory also broke Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten record at Anfield in the Champions League. Simeone proves that the concoction of his tactics could confuse Klopp.

Apparently, Jurgen Klopp was indeed not an opponent who could beat Diego Simeone. Based on Squawka’s record, Simeone has never lost in the Champions League knockout round, except when faced with a club that is strengthened Cristiano Ronaldo.

Diego Simeone encountered many failures when he met Real Madrid who were strengthened by Cristiano Ronaldo in the knockout round. Last season, Simeone also failed to advance when challenging Juventus who put Cristiano Ronaldo at the forefront.

After the match, Simeone expressed his feelings after defeating the defending Champions League winner. The coach praised the mentally of his players who did not give up.

“I am thrilled we returned to the quarter-finals of Europe’s best clubs while defeating extraordinary opponents. The Reds are a great team, moreover they played in front of supporters.

“When we were able to gain a goal, we felt an extraordinary encouragement,” continued the former Lazio and Inter Milan player.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo will only play in the second leg of the Juventus match against Olympique Lyon on March 18. La Vecchia Signora 1-0 behind.