Sunday, January 11, 2015
This is the difference Real Madrid and Barca in the eyes Simeone - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone express their opinions regarding the difference between the style of play the two major forces in Spain, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Incidentally, Atletico squad to face the two clubs in a row this week.
Once able to subdue Real Madrid 2-0 at the Vicente Calderon middle of last week, Gabi and his friends will be challenged Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday (11/01). Simeone admitted that his team already has a way to adapt to the way of playing the two clubs.
"Real Madrid played a more direct football, but they are also able to control the ball longer through Isco and James Rodriguez. The current Barca had the vision and the speed with the rest on Ivan Rakitic and Neymar. Both still had the characteristics of a top team," said Simeone as reported by Marca.
"Barça has made improvements in the sector goalkeeper, Luis Suarez was also recruited to provide different options. Rakitic would be incredible successor to Xavi and Iniesta. Even their goalkeeper was adept ball.
Once able to subdue Real Madrid 2-0 at the Vicente Calderon middle of last week, Gabi and his friends will be challenged Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday (11/01). Simeone admitted that his team already has a way to adapt to the way of playing the two clubs.
"Real Madrid played a more direct football, but they are also able to control the ball longer through Isco and James Rodriguez. The current Barca had the vision and the speed with the rest on Ivan Rakitic and Neymar. Both still had the characteristics of a top team," said Simeone as reported by Marca.
"Barça has made improvements in the sector goalkeeper, Luis Suarez was also recruited to provide different options. Rakitic would be incredible successor to Xavi and Iniesta. Even their goalkeeper was adept ball.