Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has called for an end to the ongoing hostilities between Real Madrid and LaLiga regarding refereeing standards. Speaking ahead of his side's crucial Champions League fixture, the long-standing chief insisted that football directors must work toward harmony rather than conflict.
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone urged his squad to ignore recent praise and maintain intensity ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie at Stuttgart. Inspired by Alex Baena's stellar form, the Spanish side target a seventh consecutive victory across all competitions.
VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness has heaped praise on Atletico Madrid ahead of Tuesday's maiden competitive meeting between the two clubs at the MHP Arena. The Bundesliga outfit enter the league-phase clash chasing a third consecutive European victory after opening their continental campaign in blistering fashion.