Simeone: ‘Atleti-Barca tie open’

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says the Copa del Rey quarter-final tie with Barcelona is still very much open.

A late Lionel Messi goal gave the Catalans a 1-0 win at the Camp Nou, the Argentine putting in the rebound after Jan Oblak had denied him from the penalty spot, but Simeone was pleased with his side’s performance.

“This tie is still open and there are several possibilities against a team that plays well,” he told a Press conference.

“It wasn’t like our recent League game against them because we defended better, although we had few opportunities to attack.

“We controlled much of the game despite them having most of the possession, but I think in terms of chances there wasn’t many and it was a fair result because they scored and we didn’t.

“Now we must wait for the second game and I imagine it won’t be easy,” he declared.

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