Pep Guardiola says Atletico Madrid are far from just being the organised, defensive side as they are sometimes portrayed.
Some observers have painted Diego Simeone’s team as a physical outfit that prefers to grind out results, conceding few goals and doing just enough to win matches.
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But Guardiola says such assessments don’t do Atleti any justice and he knows there is so much more to the Spanish champions than just organisation and discipline.
“There is a misconception about the way he (Diego Simeone) plays,” said Guardiola.
“It’s more offensive than people believe. He doesn’t want to take a risk in the build-up, but they are very good in the final third.
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“They want to avoid risk in neutral areas. They are aggressive and when they win the ball, they play.
“Maybe I am wrong, but from what I have seen, they don’t close up from the back.
Manchester City will lock horns with Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final today at 21:00.
