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Koke stated that Atlético Madrid will approach their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona as if it were a final. He expressed gratitude towards coach Diego Simeone for his influence on the team's growth and his personal career.
Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder #06 Koke gives a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match against FC Barcelona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, on April 13, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
Atlético Madrid put forward captain Koke to speak to the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona, and the midfielder addressed the game, his future and his coach Diego Simeone.
âThanks to him, the club has grown so much,â Koke said. âUs players have followed an incredible vision to the letter. Weâve trusted him completely, and we continue to do so.
âHeâs my coach, heâs believed in me since he arrived,â Koke continued. âWeâve never crossed that line of speaking about it, but he knows how much I care about him. People know how much I love him.â
âPlaying in the Champions League quarter-finals and having the chance to advance to the semi-finals is incredible. Weâll treat it like a final, and weâre not (yet) thinking about the Copa del Rey final.â
âItâs natural for them to have that hope. But my teammates are motivated. We respect our opponent, but weâre eager to win the match.â
âGood question. Iâm a little older, but I have the same desire and excitement to win every match. I imagined the change the club has gone through, you never know what can happen in minutes, hours, or days⊠You always dream of being at the highest level, and both the club and I are there.â
âIâve watched the goal a few times. Itâs true that when these big matches come around, you try to motivate yourself with positive memories from those games, like in 2014 and 2016. I remember the goal and I remember what the CalderĂłn was like. Hopefully (Tuesday) will be a beautiful night for everyone.â
âTomorrow, Iâm determined to give it my all. Now is not the time to talk about my future.â
Koke emphasized that Atlético Madrid will treat the second leg against Barcelona like a final.
Koke credited Simeone with significantly contributing to the club's growth and mentioned that players have fully trusted his vision.
The match is scheduled for April 13, 2026, at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

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