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Atlético will seek to overturn a 1-0 deficit against the Italian juggernaut. Atlético de Madrid on Wednesday night will host Internazionale in the second leg of a Champions League round of 16 tie that the Rojiblancos trail by a goal to nil.
A sold-out Cívitas Metropolitano will hope Atlético Madrid can rally from its first-leg defeat three weeks ago and reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the second time in three seasons. It must be said that Atlético are more than a bit fortunate to be in this position ? Inter Milan, the runaway leaders in Serie A, created enough quality chances in the first leg to put the tie out of sight, but coach Simone Inzaghi could end up ruing the lack of quality finishing from his players. This is because during Diego Simeone?s reign on the touchline, Atlético have never lost the home leg of a Champions League knockout tie played in Madrid. Atleti?s record in these games is 9-6-0 ? and nine of those results from previous seasons would be good enough to force extra time on Wednesday night.

? Your message"

? Diego Simeone: ?I want to say that I trust my players, my team, and I know they will play well.?

? Reasons to believe"

? Diego Simeone: ?I don?t have much to say. I don?t think I need to talk too much. I trust my team 100%, and I know they?ll play well.? pic.twitter.com/S9jsZ6Did8? Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) March 12, 2024

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