Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the Spanish capital - the 34-year-old Portuguese from Turin's Juventus is facing a match against Madrid's Atletico team.
C. Ronaldo has great memories playing against the "rojiblancos" in the UEFA Champions League tournament. Playing for the Madrid Real club, the forward twice defeated Atletico in the final and eliminated this team twice in the knockout stage.
Asked about C. Ronaldo, the head coach of the Atletico team, Diego Simeone, was not willing to speak much: "He decided to make changes in his career and left to seek challenges at Juventus. Instead of thinking about him, I think about Griezmann, Morata, Costa, Koke and Saul, who are in my team."
"We are not afraid of these matches. It is always nice to compete in the Champions League, as it is a special tournament, all opponents are very strong.
After failing to reach the knockout stage last season, we want to grow as a club and as a team," the strategist continued.
Asked about his team's chances in the title fight, D. Simeone said: "This is only the quarterfinals, the title is not awarded at this stage. We are facing a very strong opponent, who has an experienced coach. They have many powerful players who have a certain status in this club.
We are also capable of playing good matches. This quarterfinal is 50-50. Neither team has a big advantage."
