Ten years ago, under Simeone, I was a young man with Champions League aspirations. At that time, I was standing in Milan, and my heart was full of curiosity and a little nervousness about the unknown. Time flies, ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, and we are once again stepping foot in this familiar and unfamiliar place, facing a formidable opponent Inter Milan. This is not just a race, but a test of our perseverance and hard work over the past decade.
Inter Milan, the name has a lot of weight in the football world. They are a force to be reckoned with, well-trained, both offensive and defensive, able to find gaps in sharp flank attacks, and can shrink when necessary to protect their own goal. Tomorrow's game will undoubtedly be a visual and psychological treat。For us, this is not just a game, but also an opportunity to show our team spirit and tactical execution.
When it comes to Alvaro Morata, his form has always been the focus of the team's attention. He has been outstanding in recent training and if he can start, there is reason to believe that he will be a big threat to the opposition defence. In the face of reporters' questions, I prefer to choose "pick to win" rather than the question of scoring two goals or keeping a clean sheet. After all, the ultimate goal of a football game is to win.
In terms of how to limit Inter's strong midfield, it was a real technical job. But that's the charm of football, where every confrontation is a test of strategy and a challenge of will. We have our own plans and strategies for dealing with them, and as for how effective it will be, we will only find out on the day of the competition.
Inter Milan's performance in Serie A is indeed strong, but the Champions League stage is a different story. We have to play at our level and show the quality and spirit that the game requires。The level of the Champions League is constantly improving, which is both a challenge and an opportunity for us. We need to keep improving ourselves and that's the only way we can go far in Europe.
When it comes to the merits of Inter Milan, we have to mention their teamwork. They understand the meaning of each game, have a clear goal and are well prepared, which is their greatest strength. Lautaro, whose name is also well-known in the football world, is one of the best center forwards in football today. In the face of such an opponent, we must not only have enough respect, but also have the determination to overcome all difficulties.
Looking back over the past decade, from an ignorant recruit to the current captain, I have witnessed the growth and change of Atletico under Simeone. In the past ten years, we have laughed, cried, and struggled together. Tomorrow's game is not only a test of our performance this season, but also an affirmation of our unremitting pursuit over the past ten years。Regardless of the outcome, I believe that as long as we maintain our faith and work together, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome. This competition will be a testimony to our ten years of sharpening our sword.