After two finals lost against their neighbor in 2014 and 2016, Atlético de Madrid is entitled to consider Real as its bane in the Champions League, that which deprived it of two European coronations. Asked about the subject at the microphone of Sky Sport, the colchoneros manager Diego Simeone said he wanted to ward off bad luck, and finally allow Atlético to cross this European wall.
“It is a beautiful match for Madrid and Spain, one of the two will be in the quarterfinals. They are strong, we will try to take the match where we think we can hurt them. If they have been overwhelmed in Liga, the Champions League is another competition. We will try to dispel the curse “said El Cholo. For the first leg this Tuesday, Atletico will be deprived of Koke and Azpilicueta, both injured.
