The Metropolitano, a red and white fortress for the comeback
Atlético de Madrid has unwavering faith in its fans and the atmosphere of the Metropolitano to overcome the tie. After a first leg where the adverse result was 2-1, the team clings to history and the push of its stadium to achieve qualification.
The Metropolitano must roar like on great European nights, those that are engraved in the memory of the Colchoneros fans. The precedents smile on Atlético. Throughout its history, it has come back in European ties on six occasions, demonstrating its claw and ability to react.
Although seven of the results obtained at the Metropolitano this season would be enough to advance to the quarterfinals, the team will seek victory. The memory of the epic comeback against Inter Milan last season, with a devoted Metropolitano, serves as inspiration.
The team trusts in the strength that playing at home gives them. They know that the unconditional support of their fans will be essential to overcome the rival and reach the quarterfinals. After the battle expected at the Metropolitano, Atlético hopes to assert their strength at home to turn the tie around. Total confidence in their own and in the continental precedents in the Champions League.
