Guardiola: "Atletico has reached a new level in the last five years"

" We need to focus on the two parties." That is the message that has launched Pep Guardiola , Bayern Munich coach, his players before the match of the semifinals of the Champions League against Atletico and Simeone , who has eliminated the club. "Atletico has reached a new level in the last five years", he said Guardiola praised the great work of Simeone at the Calderon. He recalled Bayern coach Atletico has been able to eliminate Barca twice in the last three years in the quarterfinals, proof of its great potential.

"In recent years have conceded very few goals because they are well structured", has he said Bayern coach, who also wanted to remember that "the German players have never played against Atletico will be a great experience for them , " underlined Guardiola who will have to find alternatives offensive to overthrow the defensive structure Simeone , one of the best in Europe.

Mathias Sammer, sports director Bayern has also alerted Atletico Simeone. "It 's a team all passion, options are 50-50. We have to play seven matches in three weeks when we play everything. If you relax 2%, just being second , " said the executive of the Bavarian club.

Does not trust Guardiola . Does not trust Sammer . Does not trust Xabi Alonso . "Atletico is a powerful rival, defend well, but are also good attacking".