Simeone: Atlético eliminating extraordinary Barça really moves me

Madrid – Diego Simeone admitted that knocking Barcelona out of the competition left him deeply stirred, describing the Catalan side as “extraordinary” and calling the achievement an emotional milestone for his Atlético team. Speaking after the final whistle, the Argentine coach said the elimination “really moves me,” underscoring the scale of the challenge his squad had overcome. The victory, sealed in a tense knockout tie, propels Atlético into the next phase and adds another memorable chapter to the club’s recent resurgence under Simeone’s guidance.