Diego Simeone
April 2026

Diego Simeone said Atletico will approach Barcelona with the same energy and belief shown throughout the season, while confirming Jan Oblak is recovering well. He also said the racist chanting issue around Spain’s friendly with Egypt reflects a broader social problem, not one limited to any single country. Simeone said Barcelona’s style under Hansi Flick is established and unlikely to change, so Atletico must compete with conviction rather than expect tactical surprises. On the abuse issue, he argued that respect has eroded across society and said improvement will require collective responsibility, awareness and action.