In the just-concluded first leg of the 2021-22 Champions League quarter-finals, Atletico drew 1-1 at home to Manchester United. After the game, the two sides are back to square one, and the two sides will decide between the two sides in the next round. It should be said here that according to the new rules, the Champions League has abolished the away goal system this season, so there is no difference between the two sides 1-1 and 0-0. After the game, Atletico coach Simeone expressed satisfaction with the game, and he said that he could win the championship without winning a knockout round.
Simone said: "The pain of not winning the game is short-lived, and the game against Levante is even more uncomfortable. I have a positive feeling about this game. Unlike the previous rules, after eliminating the away goal, I think the game is fairer because it pushes you not to lose the game. If you want to win the Champions League without winning a single game, it's impossible. But if you get into the knockout rounds, you can not win a single game, so you also have a chance to win the Champions League, which is football. 】
It seems that Simeone's idea is very forward-looking, but this is also no way to do it, atletico has had a lot of problems this season, both offensively and defensively, and in this case, if Atletico want to win the Champions League, then the best way is to defend back. After cancelling the away goal, as long as Atletico do a good job of defense, ensure that they do not concede the ball in the regular time, and then practice penalties, Atletico may really win without winning. Of course, it is not known whether Atletico can do it.
In the history of football, there is no team that has not won the championship, and the closest is perhaps the Portuguese national team in 16 years, which has only won three games in the process of winning the European Championship. Of course, two of those three games were won in extra time. I just don't know, can atletico this season really win a game without winning a game and then winning the Champions League, as Simeone said? If so, Simeone's Atletico is a record. The final result, let's wait and see!