Koke, the captain of Atletico Madrid, spoke about his team's preparations to face Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

The match will be held on Tuesday evening at the "Metropolitano" stadium, in a decisive encounter starting at 9 PM Cairo time, amid great anticipation for the qualifier's determination.

Koke confirmed during the press conference that his team will treat the encounter as a final match, noting its great importance in the club's history and the players' full focus on it.

The Atletico captain explained that his players are in high spirits, while also acknowledging Barcelona's belief in their ability to come back in the result, stating that this is normal before a match of this magnitude.

He pointed out the difficulty of Barcelona's playing style, especially their high pressing in advanced areas, which imposes on his team the necessity of having the character and ability to play out from the back and move effectively behind the defense.

He noted that the repeated encounters between the two teams this season make each side aware of the other's style, emphasizing the importance of ball control to reduce the opponent's threat.

Koke recalled his past goals against Barcelona, affirming that such moments give players extra motivation before major matches.

He expressed hope to replicate the remarkable atmosphere the team experienced in previous matches, highlighting the significant role played by the fans in supporting the players on the field.

Atletico enters the match with the advantage of a 2-0 win in the first leg, which gives them a moral boost ahead of the decisive second leg.