This season, Atletico Madrid, located in their own backyard, surprised more than one football fan on Tuesday evening.
Diego Simeone's team defeated "Liverpool" 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The "Rojiblancos" soldiers had enough with a quick goal and solid defense for the rest of the match.
According to D. Simeone after the match, the players felt a special support from the stands.
"We took the initiative as soon as we started moving towards the stadium. It was clear that the players had confidence in themselves. The fans and the team were one big family, and that is the beautiful side of football.
Over the eight years I have been in this club, I have never seen or heard such an atmosphere in the stadium. They were very emotional moments," - said D. Simeone.
The second leg will take place at "Anfield" stadium on March 11.
