"Barcelona are one of the best teams in Europe. They have excellent players and a brilliant manager. They won LaLiga last season and are currently clear leaders. These have been fantastic matches for the fans. They've won some, we've won others; it's been a great spectacle."
"It's true that we've managed to knock them out of both the Cup and the Champions League, and achieving that against such a top-class side makes us feel very proud."
"Barcelona's squad is spectacular, but I like my own players. We are very respectful of other clubs and we don't talk about their players or create false expectations around them."
"I think it was a very closely contested tie, a spectacle for all football fans, with two very different styles, and it had a deserved winner, which was Atlético Madrid."
Enrique Cerezo, president of Atletico Madrid, discussed the intense rivalry with Barcelona, highlighting their six meetings this season. Atletico eliminated Barcelona from both the Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League. Cerezo praised Barcelona's quality while expressing pride in Atletico's achievements. He emphasized the importance of focusing on his own players rather than seeking Barcelona's. Cerezo also addressed the controversy over refereeing decisions, stating that the matches were closely contested and that Atletico deserved their victories.
Read at Barca Universal
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