Simeone Confident Atletico Are Ready to Win Their First Champions League

Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid are primed to lift their maiden Champions League trophy after they edged past Barcelona on aggregate to reach the semi-finals. Despite a 2-1 loss at home in the second leg, Atletico progressed 3-2 overall thanks to last week’s 2-0 victory at Camp Nou. They now await either Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the last four. Simeone, who has guided the club for 14 years and led them to finals in 2014 and 2016, insisted his side will go into the semis with belief in their strengths. He believes their perseverance and experience can finally deliver European glory.

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