Diego Simeone namechecks Liverpool after progressing in Champions League

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Atletico Madrid, alongside Juventus and Galatasaray, are the three teams that Liverpool can face in the Champions League round of 16 in March. The Reds have faced off against Atletico plenty of times in the Champions League, from getting knocked out by Simeone in the 2019/20 season to the recent 3-2 win at Anfield in this edition’s league phase.

When you see the substitutes come on… I still get emotional. Hopefully, we have the ability, the talent, and the energy to go further.” He then added that his thoughts are not on Liverpool or Tottenham at the moment: “We’re not thinking about Liverpool or Tottenham.

Let’s see if we can improve and advance. The lads have been playing a ton of games.” For now, Simeone isn’t looking at Liverpool – but the draw could ensure that Liverpool have to look very closely at him once again.