The pre-match buildup

Diego Simeone spoke about Atlético Madrid's upcoming match in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The Colchoneros will play against Tottenham at home in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for the first leg in this knockout stage of the top European competition.

Cholo's team will face an English team from the 'Big Six' that is at a critical moment in its history, being close to a new relegation, something that hasn't happened since 1977. However, the Atlético de Madrid coach did not underestimate his rival and stated in the lead-up to the match.

There is no underestimation on the part of Cholo.

He also spoke about the Tottenham coach and his footballing aspects. "I know their coach, he has always been offensive with his teams," said Simeone. "We'll see tomorrow, one imagines situations and they can change on the field."

"Matches are not only won by intensity, but also by technical quality." Understanding that football is a game and that matches are not only won by intensity, but also by technical quality. Understanding that football is a game and when you have a squad like Tottenham's, you have to show respect," said Diego Simeone in an effort not to underestimate his English rival.

The situations of both teams

Atlético de Madrid is in third place in La Liga while their rival is in sixteenth place in the Premier League, constantly at risk of suffering a dreaded relegation, although the two will face off to see if they can continue in the top European competition.

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