Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid, held his press conference before facing the team Bodo/Glimt, which could grant his team a place among the top eight teams in the UEFA Champions League. During the conference, he discussed several aspects related to the match and the transfer market.

Regarding the anticipated match against Bodo/Glimt, Simeone said: "I understand all the need for numbers, matches, and goals, but the only truth is that we must focus on the match, try to harm the opposing team, and strive to win through humility and work. It should be clear that it does not depend on us alone, it will not depend on us alone, it will depend on the results that may benefit us."

On what concerns him about Bodo/Glimt: "Not only winning against Manchester City, but how the team competes. They have fallen into a very tough group, with extremely difficult matches, and have competed well away from home, against Dortmund. It is a team that knows what it wants, with very fast transitions, especially when they find their player number 10, who is their best player in terms of talent and reach. It is a team that plays well technically and knows what it is doing, with fast transitions."

On the new system of the tournament: "A very great feeling, there has always been a need to win, but now more so, the lack of need to repeat matches and play them as a guest or host against any team creates enjoyment for viewers. The Champions League is an artistic show, this is shown in the last round, whether for the lower teams that want to reach the round of 16 or for those of us who want to reach directly to the round of 16. It will be an exciting night for all that may happen."

On the transfer market, he explained: "I am calm from my place, this is a question for you journalists because you create it. It would be good for you to ask each other why we have reached this point. This is normal, I have always said the same thing, even on the last day anything can happen. For 14 years I have been saying the same thing, we are ready for anything that may happen, whether arrivals or departures, there may be a departure. When the market closes, we hope the beneficiary is the club, and that is what matters."

On the level of competitiveness in the Champions League: "I believe that last season we competed very well, this season we are performing well, and perhaps now the most important moments in this tournament are appearing."

On Thiago Almada: "He is at a good level in terms of rhythm in play, he always had scoring opportunities when they were available, and he always provided passes with a vision of play. At the end of the attack, we need his defensive work, which he also possesses. I think there is good competition, in terms of characteristics."