Copa del Rey: ‘His arrival has done them good’ – Simeone names who changed Barça this season

Ahead of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash, Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has spoken highly of his Barcelona counterpart, Hansi Flick.

The game comes up later today, Tuesday, at the Montjuic Stadium

Los Colchoneros won 2-1 were the better side the last time both clubs faced each other this season.

Barcelona is looking to claim a second title this season, having won the Supercopa de Espana esrlier this season.

Simeone waxed lyrical about Barcelona boss Hansi Flick while addressing the press ahead of the game.

The Argentine tactician credited Flick for La Blaugrana’s form this season and said (via Barca Blaugranes

“I think that the strength of this Barça is the coach. He has the ability to transmit to the players what he is proposing. I think that the arrival of Flick has done Barca a lot of good. We have an idea of the game we want to play, we will discuss it with the boys beforehand. I really like the way the opponent plays, they have a strong defense with that high line they maintain.

“When you face big teams, there are times when you have a bad time and you have to prepare to suffer. There will be good and bad moments, as happened against Real Madrid. You have to know that in the same match there will be different moments.”

Real Madrid or Real Sociedad will play the winners of the semi-final clash over both legs.