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Diego Simeone: Atlético’s twelfth man is on the sidelines

Coach Diego Simeone, known as “El Cholo”, is a seething volcano and an excellent tactician. He made Atlético Madrid his own image.


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Diego Simeone.

The starting position for Red Bull Salzburg is unfavorable. The Bulls need a win in the Champions League showdown against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday (9 p.m.) to advance to the round of 16. For the Spaniards, however, a draw would be enough. Due to the corona-related restrictions, which still do not allow spectators in the stadiums, the home advantage for Salzburg is lost. And then Atlético also has Diego Simeone.

The coach is, if you will, the twelfth man on his team. Hardly any other football coach …

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