""We have to win both games; a draw and a win are not enough," Simeone told reporters ahead of Wednesday's clash with Galatasaray."
""There are very strong teams, there are many important teams in this group, who want to avoid having to play another round of qualifiers.""
""It's difficult for everyone because it's very tight. Others will win, and the demands will be extremely high to be among the top eight.""
Atletico sit eighth in the group stage with 12 points, only ahead on goals scored in a tightly packed table where four points separate third from 20th. Two remaining fixtures are away to Galatasaray and home to Bodo/Glimt on January 28. Failure to secure six points could force the club into additional qualifying rounds. Last season Atletico finished fifth and were eliminated in the round of 16 by Real Madrid. Atletico have been unbeaten in six matches against Galatasaray (W4 D2), have won 10 of their last 13 Champions League games, and have won each of their last four away European matches against Turkish opposition.
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