Simeone on pasillo at Real: “First of all, we respect our people”

THE Atletico MADRID welcomes at “Metropolitano” the Real for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, with the “queen” playing its first game after winning the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

So the question is whether the Rojiblancos players do pasillo at home against their hated rivals, but Diego Simeone was clear on that, saying that above all respected the world of the team and this is not expected to happen.

On the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup: “As I think I said after the game, we played a good match for 90 minutes. At the end of the match they managed to win fairly and reach the final where they lifted the trophy».

For their upcoming “battle”: “It is clear that this is not just another fight. There is no room for them or for us. We need our fans, we want the atmosphere to be as it usually is at the Metropolitano and we need to transmit energy to the fans».

Regarding the details that usually decide big matches, he said: “We are looking to find where we think we can hurt them and they have the positive energy now because they just played a good game against us and also against Barcelona. They are in form, we are excited to face the best opponent».

While regarding the possibility of Atlético pasillo to Real players: “Nothing changes from last time. Much respect and greetings to the coach and players. But first are our people, whom we respect».