Sporting director Monchi spent an entire career in Spain ahead of joining the Roma project in Italy. Monchi was interviewed by Marca and provided a preview of the club's Champions League match against a familiar opponent for him, Atletico Madrid: "We are confident going into the competition and we will try to advance as far as we can. Atletico Madrid is one of the worst opponents to face, at the same level as Real. Above all, if we really want to move ahead we will face the best teams. Griezmann is a danger, he is one of the world's best players. From Atletico I would take each and every player, Griezmann who I mentioned, then Koke, Saul, Godin, Carrasco. The team is the best at translating the coach's instructions into the game. Chelsea are tremendously complicated, but Atletico for experience and consistency is very hard. And Cholo doesn't love the pressure of being favorites. They are an example for me after leaving a complicated situation, I hope to be able to reach the goals they have."
