ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Don Hutchison react to RB Leipzig’s 2-1 win vs. Atletico Madrid in UEFA Champions League. Nicol says if Leipzig had better forwards the game would have been over much sooner than it was, and their lack of attacking talent will be the reason the German squad won’t be lifting the Champions League trophy this season. Hutchison blames Diego Simeone’s tactics in Atletico’s loss, saying it must be a «nightmare» for a player like Joao Felix to play such ridged defensive football.
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These pundits are a disgrace.. talk fart all the time, nicol in particular
Funniest thing ever athletico big mouths full of it when they beat Liverpool. Enjoy your salt with your ? paella letico ??????
Atletico can only win UEFA in Fifa??
He still plays really defensive 4_4_2 wasn't really it plus joao and morata should've played in the beginning because they play really well together
Simeone's tactic just didn't work in 1 single match. Look what he achieved in that format, like final UCL for example. His tactic just to draw fouls, draw cards, draw away goal. Not impressive at all at this kind of cup format.
With both of hands on his head, he looks surprised by the outcome.
You need to cut Diego some slack sure it was a terrible performance but I think it would be fair as a neutral to applaud them when it's due
The kid Joao Felix should play for a team that only attack, attack, attack and attack and…
Griezmann? Falcao? Diego Costa? Many players have been absolutely spitting in goals for Atletico under Simeone and Griezmann is a very good defensive player aswell. Maybe Joao Felix should go to Premier League and play for the U23-teams instead.
Atletico beat Liverpool and would do it again, they are at their best when they are underdogs. Against teams like Leipzig, thats when they get into trouble. Same in the leage and its been like that for years now since teams adjusted to Simeones system.
You can tell the yellow-teethed english commentators are still mad because Atletico beat Liverpool, lol. A "DISCGRACE" lol.
I’m glad anti football teams like Athletico Madrid and Wolves are out of Europe. So negative way of playing, it’s Mourinho type football.
RB?
Sucks to be Argentinian football fan right now…
No wonder why atletico can't win the champions league. Constantly parking the bus. They've been found out and got picked apart. They need new leadership. Simeones time is up. Yes their defence is good but this kind of philosophy is too old school now. Something needs to change of they are to win the UCL.
They flukes a goal against Liverpool then did usual bs. So glad it didn't work for them this time. Totally wasted their opportunity. Suppose Liverpool should be glad of having a proper break cos this Champions League is weak with this format.
Defend, defend, defend for ur life and hit them on the break tactic has shown it's limit. NO LUCK this time around, Simeone!!!!
Simeone has had his time at Atletico………time for a change!!
Negelsmen ?
Atletico's style of play ia an extension of Simeone's character – bullyish
Have a word with yourself diego….so negative
Now what Juergen Klopp said to us after that match in Anfield was true about Atletico's tactics
where is atletico madrid fans..crying again and again..huhuhu..hahahaha
The people on this panel are a ""disgrace""
ATM cannot play toe to toe thats why they suffer.
Paris and City are teams Bayern haven't beaten neither.
Simeone probably forgot that this was a 1 leg tie knockout instead of 2.
I now remember gleefully that horrid night at Anfield when Atleti last kicked us out of the Champion's League…I knew and wished they wouldn't go much further after that…I'm super over-joyed that they didn't….Ntooor! Call in my therapist.
Atleti did not play badly. Hard working Correa was missing.
hii
Pundits: Diego simeone is bad manager
Rb Leipzig: am I a joke to you?
No sympathy for Felix, he chose to join Atleti knowing exactly how they play. Snubbed interest from better suited teams; made his bed now he must lie in it.
How did Atlético Madrid make it pass round of 16? LIVERPOOL DID NOT HAVE THEIR #1 GOALKEEPER! They only got lucky ? but don’t worry, Reds got this next season. We have a better chance than Barca for the next 10 years ???
Felix never should have went to atletico madrid, horrible career move for him
I feel so sorry for Joao Felix. He has the potential to become a legend in football, with talent on par with Ronaldo & Messi. And then he has to play in the depressed system of Atletico Madrid……..
Stevie's right, "ubumpecang" was excellent
Just watched Bayern destroy Barca. Don't feel so bad about our loss. I mean they're unstoppable at another level. Davies is incredible. This Bayern team is the best team in world football. They're even better than Liverpool.
Either way Atletico would still beat liverpool again
Atletico Madrid only played football when João Félix played alone
Very disgraceful tactics indeed. I was actually shock to see that tactic against Leipzig
It's really not a surprise to see Atletico bottle this. Simeone's teams are never cut out to fight hard and play attacking football in elimination games. Their defensive tactics work well to consistently finish top 4 in La Liga (and winning once last decade) but it's too predictable and flat for Champions League. Better luck next time ? *Edit: Oh and Leipzig outplayed them 100%
Yannick Carrasco no debería volver a jugar en el Atlético de Madrid.
ESPN FC needs to stfu. Get of yours high horses you bunch of hasbeens lol
Absolutely shocking that Atletico lost this. They deserved to but they were clear favourites. I love Simeone as he always does well as the underdog but as a favourite they always disappoint. Joao Felix needs to go to Milan he's the closest player I've seen to Kaka.
Stevy is jealous because ATM knocked his team out!