The midfielder of the Atlético de Madrid Saúl Ñíguez considered that the rojiblanco team must prepare to endure the “120 minutes there may be” if there is an extension in the quarterfinal match of the Champions League single match against RB Leipzig German, on August 13.
“If there is a tie with overtime, we have to prepare for 120 minutes, and face it in the best way, within the same match there will be mini-matches or phases and you have to accept it well, take it with the appropriate mental strength to hit it “Saúl analyzed in some statements offered by the rojiblanco club.
For the illicit midfielder, one of the biggest difficulties that he will propose in Leipzig in the final eight of Lisbon (Portugal) is the great variety of tactical options available to them to face the game.
“They have many variations in their system, it is a surprise for us how they can play, but I think that if we are very solid in defense, we do damage to the counter, and when we have the ball we take it mainly from the outside, because inside they usually gather a lot of people, the key will be in the small details, “he analyzed.
Atlético finished the season in great shape, with seven victories and undefeated in the last eleven league days to finish third and ensure the goal of qualifying for the Champions League comfortably.
“It is exciting to be able to follow this good dynamic in the 'Champions', we know that it is a single game, different than usual, but we face it with great enthusiasm and great desire,” added Saúl.
The Spanish international admitted that last week, the first after the seven days of vacation they had after the league final, was “hard” because of the physical preparation, but now they are “much more comfortable”. “I think we are preparing it in the best way to harm the rival,” he said.