MADRID, 16 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Atlético de Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak assured that “a very interesting and intense match” awaits them this Tuesday against Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano, corresponding to the third day of the group stage of the Champions League, and has affirmed that they must do at least “as” well as in the tie against the ‘reds’ of 2020 to have a chance to win.
“It is a very important game. The team arrives very well; the players who have been at the club this week have trained very well, and those who have been with their national teams have played games, so the team will arrive prepared”, said in statements to the official media of the rojiblanco club.
In addition, the Slovenian goalkeeper recalled that “spectacular matches” are always experienced against the ‘reds’. “Liverpool is a great club, they have a great team, they are always intense and difficult. They are in great shape, so are we, so a very interesting and intense game awaits us where we will have to play in the best possible way to achieve the points, “he said.
On the other hand, Oblak recalled the 2020 ‘Champions’ tie against the English, whom they managed to eliminate just before the stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic. “It was a very special game, the last one in front of the fans before the pandemic. We never gave up on it and in the end we came back and won. They are beautiful memories that we will always have. We will have to do the same in the next game so that the memories remain, “he said.
All this, with a great personal performance. “I played a good game, but for my teammates. Each one, at the time, had to do things in the best way to be able to help the team win the game at Anfield, with an incredible atmosphere. But the past is past and If on Tuesday we don’t do the same as what we did years ago, it won’t matter much, “he stressed.
“In the first game of the tie against Liverpool at home there was a spectacular atmosphere. I have no doubt that Tuesday will be the same. It helps us a lot, they are always like one more player. Fortunately, it can be full. . We are very grateful and you can be sure that we will give everything on the field for this club and for them, “he said.
Finally, he evaluated the last two meetings of the team. “Against Barcelona we had a very good game, and against Milan the first half was not so good, but we played until the end and came back from the game. They were two very important games, we played two great games and we have to continue along this line. Only then can we aspire to great things, “he concluded.