After Atlético's success against Valladolid, that has seen the colchoneros keep their second position in Liga only three points away from the leader Barcelona, Diego Simeone has talked to Radio Anch'io Sport about the Champions League draw:
"Everyone is strong in Champions League, there are five teams we could face but we're serene. Every opponent will be hard to beat".
About the chances to train his son Giovanni, who's scored the winning goal for Fiorentina against Empoli: "I'm happy for him. It's not easy to say if I'll coach him in the close future. Besides the fact that he's my son, I like how he plays because he lives to score and that's what a striker needs". "I'm happy for the moment Atlético is living even if we know that Liga is strange, as no one has taken a real advantage in the winning race yet. I'm quiet in Madrid, still have one year of contract and I've been clear about the possibility of coaching Inter many times, I have nothing else to say about that".
"I hope I'll always have the same energy and will to continue with my philosophy, that I started 12-13 years ago. The club gives you your spirit, If you go and watch teams like Juventus, Inter or Barcelona, you understand they have personality as teams and I don't think that's something the coach will bring: the players do".
"Does la Liga miss Cristiano Ronaldo? He's one of the best players of the last years, he's always stayed on top. You need to ask Real if they miss him or not. Regarding how Juventus work, his arrival has given a little more weight to a team that will do a great season".
About Lazio, the last team he's played with in Italy and who will face Atalanta during their next game: "Lazio has done a great season last year. Lazio and Inter are the two teams I have great memories about and I'll always support them".
