Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is a huge fan of the way that Champions League opponents Inter Milan play.
Speaking after his team’s 5-0 victory over Las Palmas in La Liga, as reported by FCInterNews, the Colchoneros boss said that he “adores” the Nerazzurri’s style of play under Simone Inzaghi.
This week, Inter and Atletico are on a collision course in Europe.
The two teams are in relatively similar form. That is to say, very positive.
Inter won their league match going into Tuesday’s round of sixteen first leg 4-0, against Salernitana.
And then Atletico went one better. The club from the Spanish capital beat Las Palms 5-0 today.
Both Inter and Atletico tend to go with 3-5-2 formations.
But that doesn’t mean that the styles of play are identical.
The tactical battle between former Inter and Lazio midfielder Simeone on the Atletico, and Inzaghi on the Nerazzurri side of things will be key.
And for his part, the Atletico coach doesn’t hide his admiration for his opposite number.
Atletico Madrid Coach Simeone Lavishes Praises On Inter
The Atletico coach said that “I adore the way Inter play.”
“They interpret matches in a simple but very intense and aggressive way,” he continued.
“They have players who can do everything very well,” Simeone continued of Inter.
“The style of play they have is one of the best in Europe at the moment,” the Colchoneros coach continued.
Simeone said that “In midfield they can move the ball very quickly.”
“Benjamin Pavard on the right contributes on a lot in attack. The same for Alessandro Bastoni on the right.”
“A team is not going to win the Supercoppa, or be top of the table in the league, without working hard and being good,” Simeone said.
The Atletico coach added that “They have a great coach in Simone Inzaghi.”
“I have a great relationship with him,” he added. “I met him when we were at Lazio. And now he’s doing very well at Inter.”
