Diego Simeone, Champions League and Atletico Madrid
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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.
Diego Simeone has admitted he could imagine himself coaching Inter Milan at some point in his career ahead of the fixture against the Italian side at the Metropolitano on Wednesday. The Argentine is out of contract with Atletico in 2027 and admitted during his pre-match pre-conference that he believes he will manage the blue side of Milan someday.
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.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has refused to rule out the possibility of taking charge of Inter Milan in the future. Speaking to Prime via FCInterNews, El Cholo hinted at a potential return to San Siro. Diego Simeone spent two years at Inter between 1997 and 1999 before joining Lazio.
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,
Jose Gimenez grabbed the headlines after scoring a stoppage-time goal in Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 win against Inter Milan in the Champions League.Julian Alvarez put the hosts ahead from close range,