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Koke Fired up by Good Memories for Atletico's Defining Week
Atletico need to protect a 2-0 first-leg lead as they chase a semifinal return for the first time since 2017.
- On Tuesday, Atletico Madrid host Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium for the Champions League quarter-final second leg, aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2017.
- The Rojiblancos hold a 2-0 lead following last week's victory at Camp Nou, marking their sixth meeting with Barcelona this season including a Copa del Rey semi-final triumph.
- Atletico captain Koke, 33, emphasized his team must play with "personality" to withstand Barcelona's high-pressing style while remaining determined to win despite respecting their opponents' comeback hopes.
- Coach Diego Simeone affirmed the squad is "clear about our objective, which is to go through," though he remained vague regarding goalkeeper Jan Oblak's fitness to start.
- Seeking their first semi-final berth in nine years, Atletico also prepare for the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad on Saturday. The club reached Champions League finals in 2014 and 2016.
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Koke fired up by good memories for Atletico's defining week
MADRID, April 13 : Atletico Madrid host Barcelona at a sold-out Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday in their Champions League quarter-final second leg, aiming to secure their first semi-final berth in nine years, before turning their attention to the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad.After a 2-0 victory i
Atlético Madrid captain Koke sends strong message to Barcelona ahead the Champions League clash: ‘We’ll treat it like a final’
Following a big win in the first leg, Atlético Madrid are the clear favorite to secure another victory in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Moreover, captain Koke has sent a strong message to Barcelona ahead of the match, reveling their tactical approach. Atlético Madrid stunned Barcelona with a 2–0 victory at the Spotify Camp Nou. Far from adopting a defensive mindset, Los Colchoneros came out to impose their attacking …
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