Soccer Football - Champions League - Atletico Madrid Press Conference - Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - February 22, 2022 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone during the press conference REUTERS/Juan Medina
MADRID (Reuters) -LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid have had an inconsistent season so far but are finally showing some fighting spirit as they prepare to host Manchester United in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday, coach Diego Simeone has said.
Atletico have struggled domestically as they sit fifth in the LaLiga standings but put in an emphatic performance when they beat Osasuna 3-0 at the weekend, giving them the perfect preparation for Wednesday's match against United.
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