Simeone: Barcelona has an enormous offensive power, but we will impose our style

Diego Simeone, coach of Atletico Madrid, revealed his decision to involve goalkeeper Juan Moussa instead of Yan Oblak during the Barcelona confrontation in the first leg of the King's Cup semi -finals, which will be held on Tuesday 25 February 2025 at Montaguick Stadium.

At the match's press conference, Simeone clearly stressed: "Juan Muso will undoubtedly be the main goalkeeper."

On Lamin Yamal and Barcelona's injuries, he said: "I will not talk about a specific player from the opposing team, but Barcelona has decisive players in the attack, while they are in a wonderful period, and whatever he will participate, he will be able to make the difference."

On his strategy against Barcelona, ​​he said: "The confrontation will be for two games, and we have to play in a manner that hurts them on the field."

On Barcelona's offensive strength, Simeone pointed out: "Barcelona is a team that loved its playing style. They have a tremendous offensive power, but we will try to use their weaknesses in our own style."

On dealing with the major teams, he said: "When you face a opponent like Barcelona or Real Madrid, you have to be ready for resistance and defense, we learned from our previous confrontations against Real Madrid, where we have passed difficult moments, but the matches always witness fluctuations, and we must use the moments of our superiority In the best possible way. "

On the team's absences, he said: "Cesar Azbelicuetta will be absent from the match, while Longle's position is still in evaluation to determine the possibility of his participation from the beginning."

When asked if he would resort to a strict defensive style against Barcelona, ​​Simeone replied jokingly: "I will leave the bus? We will not travel by plane."