Coach Diego Simeone expressed one thing after defeating Barcelona in the Champions League.

Coach Diego Simeone overflowed with emotion after assisting Atletico Madrid in ousting Barcelona, thereby earning a thrilling spot in the Champions League semifinals.

Following a breathless victory over Barcelona, Coach Diego Simeone could not hide his emotions as Atletico Madrid clinched a place in the semifinals. Champions League.

Known for his calm and intense demeanor on the sidelines, Simeone rarely flashed a radiant smile when referee Clément Turpin blew the final whistle. The Argentine strategist's joy erupted, as his team defeated Barcelona for the second time this year in a major competition—an uncommon occurrence.

Speaking to Movistar after the match, Simeone emotionally stated: “It has been 14 years. I see the team still competing at the highest level, and that deeply moves me. We have changed many players, had to start over repeatedly, but now we are among the top four strongest teams. This feeling is incredible.”

The 54-year-old manager particularly emphasized the team's effort after trailing 0-2: “We fought extraordinarily. And then our goal arrived—a genuine masterpiece.” He also praised the adjustments in the second half, with players like Nico, Baena, and Sorloth helping the team regain balance.

Simeone acknowledged Barcelona as an extremely dangerous opponent: “A 0-2 scoreline was entirely possible because they are excellent. When you make mistakes, they punish immediately. We knew they could score, and this match wasn't just about defending. Barcelona forces you to defend, but if you don't attack, you will lose.”

Additionally, he complimented Clément Lenglet, who made an error in the first half but corrected it: “He is a fantastic player. It's not easy to recover after a mistake, but he managed it.”

In conclusion, Simeone could not conceal his pride: “Being in the semifinals Champions League… it's amazing!”.