Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone and Champions League
Soccer-New Champions League format forces clubs to win, says Atletico's Simeone
The new Champions League format forces teams to go for the win, Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said after his side fought back from a deficit to grab a late 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Thursday.
Simeone: New Champions League means more thrilling matches
The UEFA Champions League, Europe's most prestigious club soccer competition, has undergone a significant transformation; and Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone is acutely aware of the challenges and opportunities this brings.
Atlético Madrid 'had to win' due to new Champions League format
Diego Simeone said the new Champions League format meant his Atletico Madrid team "absolutely had to win" their opening game, after José María Giménez's 90th minute header gave them a dramatic 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.
UEFA Champions League Atlético Madrid 2 RB Leipzig 1 Full time
Watch highlights of every Champions League game from 22:00 on Wednesday on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday, from 22:40 to 00:00.
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Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. RB Leipzig – Champions League
Atletico Madrid begins its 2024–25 Champions League campaign against one of its toughest opponents, RB Leipzig. Diego Simeone welcomed Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez to Madrid with the hope of building a squad capable of challenging for the Spanish and European crowns.
Watch Atlético Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: UEFA Champions League free live stream
The match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on CBSSN. Fans looking to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.
Diego Simeone: New Champions League means more wins
Diego Simeone believes the new UEFA Champions League format will force teams to try and win more games.Atletico Madrid kicked off their European campaign with a 2-1 home win over Bundesliga side RB
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