AZP: Simeone has changed the history of Atletico Madrid. It is not easy to stick with it for so long.

Hupu News on October 18 Cesar Azpilicueta spent a short time in Atletico Madrid, two seasons, but he lived a very fulfilling life. The legendary defender has been highly regarded by the dressing room since joining the Sheets. He is a leader and a captain without an armband. Now, in an interview with 'Flashcore', he talks about the influence of Atletico Madrid coach Simeone.

"If I remember correctly, Simeone joined Atletico in 2011 and it changed the history of the club. He allowed Atletico to compete with the top clubs in the world and won two league titles and reached two Champions League finals. He is part of the history of the club and being a coach for such a long time, it is very difficult to stay at the same club for so many years. So, yes, his passion for the club can be felt by everyone."

Azpilicueta avoids comparing Simeone and Almeida (current coach). "Well, they are different and I think all the coaches I have met in my career have their own personality and I learn a lot from each one because there is no one way to win in the world of football. I have always kept an open mind and it is the same now against Almeida. I try to learn from another perspective and contribute my experience ".

Finally, Azpilicueta recalled the frustration of being eliminated by Real Madrid in the Champions League with Atletico Madrid. "That was a blow because we had played really well in both games and were very close to qualifying and then the penalties... well, it was very tough and unfortunately it was a bad experience but that's football and we were very sad at the time. We were very frustrated because we could have qualified and we deserved to go through both legs. But, you know, there's nothing you can do but turn the page and try again next season. "