Diego Simeone has stirred the Champions League conversation by boldly naming Inter as the competition’s “strongest team” even after Atletico Madrid edged them with a dramatic 93rd-minute winner at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Atletico Madrid, led by coach Diego Simeone, claimed a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan, breaking their perfect record in the Champions League. With dramatic flair, captain José María Giménez scored a decisive late goal.

A half-hour earlier Simeone had been arguing in referee François Letexier’s face as the French official showed him a yellow card for disputing a decision. An Atletico attack was stopped because Inter defender Manuel Akanji was floored taking a ball to the face.

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta replied to the earlier statement made by Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.Speaking to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri chief reiterated the club’s

In the aftermath of a dramatic 2-1 win over Inter Milan, Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the press to praise his team, and in particular match winner José María Giménez. “When it was over,

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.

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

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

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

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,