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Simeone on the eve of the challenge with Arsenal: We do our part, then what God wants happens
2026-04-29 00:00:49 / SPORT
On the eve of a crucial European clash, Diego Simeone chooses to stay grounded.
The Atlético Madrid coach, on his birthday, avoided any personal wishes and emphasized family stability, conveying a message of humility:
"Dreaming is beautiful, but reality is what happens on the ground. We do our part, then what God wants happens."
Returning to the top four of Europe after nine years is not perceived as a burden, but as a "special responsibility". Simeone makes it clear that the match against Arsenal requires maximum concentration:
"It doesn't leave me room to think about other things. It will be a strong duel, determined by the details and the defensive work that has brought us this far. Football is not owed to anyone, everything is won through struggle and hoping that luck is on your side."
In his analysis of the individuals, the Argentine coach praised the role of Alexander Sørloth, describing him as "decisive" when in top form. Meanwhile, the presence of Ademola Lookman remains in doubt due to a physical problem.
As for Julián Álvarez, who is on the radar of big clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, Simeone did not spare praise: "It is normal that such clubs want him, we are talking about an extraordinary player."
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