Before celebrating the magnitude of Atletico\u2019s win, Simeone made it clear where he believes the real power lies in Europe right now. Speaking to Prime Video after the final whistle, he said: \u201cThere\u2019s no doubt about it. Inter are the strongest team in the Champions League right now.\u201d<\/p>\n
He then reflected on how Atletico approached the match and the impact of his substitutes: \u201cThat\u2019s why we played a first half to hinder their play. We knew that in the second half we could express our full repertoire, with top-class players like Griezmann, [Alexander] Sorloth, and Nico Gonzalez, who came on very well and allowed us to score in the final move. It was very nice, but the idea, regardless of the result, was the same. I don\u2019t know how to live in my comfort zone; I prefer to stay that way. You have to work with faith, love, and quality. I have players who follow me, and that\u2019s crucial for every coach. Today, there were strikers on the bench who wanted to start, and when they came on, they showed their worth.\u201d<\/p>\n