Antoine Griezmann emphasized Atletico Madrid's need to endure a challenging match against Borussia Dortmund to secure passage to the Champions League semifinals. Despite Atletico's 2-1 victory in the first leg, their dominance in the first half could have yielded a larger lead, with Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino finding the net early on before Sebastien Haller pulled one back for Dortmund in the 81st minute.
Reflecting on the match, Griezmann acknowledged Dortmund's resurgence in the second half, noting that Atletico had to withstand considerable pressure to maintain their lead. Looking ahead to the return leg, Griezmann expressed confidence in Atletico's ability to prevail, emphasizing the team's determination and quality to progress further in the competition.
Coach Diego Simeone echoed Griezmann's sentiments, anticipating a challenging encounter in the second leg and emphasizing the need for thorough preparation. Despite securing his 50th win in the Champions League as a coach, Simeone acknowledged the magnitude of the upcoming fixture and stressed the importance of readiness for the task ahead.
ADD A COMMENT :