Xabi Alonso praises Atlético de Madrid and Simeone ahead of Champions League match
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of their Champions League match against Atlético de Madrid. Alonso expressed his respect and admiration for Simeone and Atlético, suggesting that this could be the best team the Argentine coach has had since he arrived at the club. The former Real Madrid player also spoke about his time at the club and his affection for the city of Madrid, as well as the evolution of Atlético in the last two years and the importance of the current squad in the three competitions.
