Atletico will look to impose own style on Barca - Simeone


BARCELONA (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone again expects a clash of football styles when his side visit Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Simeone's side lead Barca by a point at the top of La Liga and while Barca have found success through their quick passing football, winning the Champions League in 2009 and 2011, Atletico have employed a more dogged approach based on a solid defence and where they seek to wear down opponents.

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