Diego Simeone, the head coach of Atletico Madrid, is preparing for a tough match against Real Madrid in the second leg of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. He emphasized his confidence in his team and his determination to win and qualify during the press conference.

Simeone stated: "I believe in my players, I have complete faith in this team. I understand the heart that our players have, and we will go out in search of qualification to continue in the Champions League. Our goal is clear, which is to reach the final."

He added: "Playing at home with our fans will give us a big boost, but in the end, what happens in the stands is not enough to achieve victory, and we need to deliver a great match on the pitch. I hope we can show that for the full ninety minutes."

Regarding the participation of young players, he said: "These players are not used to such matches, but any player dreams of playing in games of this magnitude. The pressure is there, but they are ready to take on the challenge."

On the team's approach to stopping Real Madrid's attacks, Simeone said: "Real Madrid has players who excel in direct play and speed, which gives them a dangerous attacking style. We are a collective team capable of adapting to different scenarios, whether with possession or without it, and we will strive to deliver a balanced match."

He continued: "There is a feeling of excitement and joy while preparing for a match of this importance. We understand the value of this encounter, and we will give everything we have to achieve our goal."

Regarding the possibility of going to penalties, he said: "We haven't specifically prepared for that, but we will do so at the end of today's training. In the end, it's completely different between practice and the actual execution during the match."

Simeone concluded his remarks by predicting a stellar performance from French star Antoine Griezmann in the encounter, saying: "I am completely convinced that Griezmann will deliver a fantastic match tomorrow."