Diego Simeone has branded Inter Milan “the strongest team in the Champions League ” just a month removed from heaping similar praise on Arsenal. Simeone’s side made it back-to-back wins in Europe after squeezing past Inter on Wednesday night, with Jose Maria Gimenez netting in the 93rd minute to deny the Italians a point.

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone claims Inter are the strongest team in the Champions League ahead of Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. Simeone’s side sealed a last-gasp 2-1 victory against Inter on Wednesday night to hand the Italian side their first defeat in the Champions League this season.

The Nerazzurri, still reeling from a 1-0 defeat against AC Milan in their derby on Sunday, would not lay down without a fight. Piotr Zielinski had come into the starting eleven as a replacement for Petar Sucic, and he rewarded the faith of Cristian Chivu as he levelled the score early in the second half.

Diego Simeone has hinted at the club he sees himself managing one day, after raising doubts about his long-term future with La Liga side Atletico Madrid.

Diego Simeone reignited speculation about a future at Inter after admitting "he could imagine" coaching the Serie A giants one day and then beating them 2-1 in the Champions League. However, club president Beppe Marotta has moved quickly to cool the noise,

For instance, in the 2013-14 season, Simeone orchestrated a stunning La Liga victory, ending Real Madrid's dominance. This achievement exemplifies his ability to compete against some of the biggest clubs in Europe, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier coach.

Simeone admitted he wants to coach Inter “one day,” just before facing them in the Champions League, as pressure grows at Atlético.

Diego Simeone has fuelled speculation about his long-term future after openly admitting he can “imagine coaching Inter one day." The Atletico Madrid boss, now in his 14th season, made the confession ahead of a crucial Champions League meeting with the Nerazzurri - a moment that has reignited old ties and sparked fresh questions about what comes after his successful era in Spain.

As Atlético Madrid gears up to face Getafe following the international break, manager Diego Simeone has provided insights on the current injury concerns and how he plans to manage his squad effectively.